{"product_id":"actinidia-deliciosa-jenny-13cm-45cm","title":"Actinidia deliciosa 'Jenny' (Organic self-fertile kiwi) — H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"actinidia-deliciosa-jenny\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Certified organic cultivation • 🥝 Self-fertile — only one plant needed • ☀️ Sun \/ Partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to –15 °C • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActinidia deliciosa 'Jenny'\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eself-fertile kiwi\u003c\/em\u003e, is a vigorous climbing fruit vine native to \u003cstrong\u003eChina\u003c\/strong\u003e, grown using \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its special feature: it is self-fertile, meaning only one plant is needed to harvest delicious kiwis in October-November, without requiring a second plant. Its large tender green heart-shaped leaves and slightly fragrant white spring flowers also make it a major decorative asset among the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trepadoras-cubre_suelo\"\u003eoutdoor climbers\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eVigorous, hardy down to –15 °C, and suitable for large containers as well as open ground, it is one of the most versatile vines in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-frutales-aromaticas\"\u003efruit and aromatic plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e to dress a pergola or trellis while harvesting your own fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026 Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActinidia deliciosa 'Jenny'\u003c\/em\u003e is a vigorous vine that can reach several meters and becomes heavy when fruiting — a sturdy support (pergola, trellis, strong wire) is essential from planting. The sunnier the exposure, the more abundant the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or bright partial shade — minimum 4 to 6 hours of sun per day for good fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e pergola, trellis, or strong wire — shoots coil by themselves but require regular training early in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, deep, and well-drained — fruit soil enriched with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e large container at least 40 cm deep, well-drained — bring indoors or protect if temperatures drop below –12 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eTrain new shoots on the support as soon as they reach 20 to 30 cm — a poorly guided stem early in the season becomes very difficult to correct once woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 'Jenny' kiwi is undemanding once established but requires special attention during fruiting. In pots, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/prueba-del-dedo-el-metodo-infalible-para-saber-cuando-regar-tus-plantas\"\u003ethe finger test\u003c\/a\u003e remains the most reliable method to gauge watering — the substrate should be slightly moist deep down without ever being waterlogged. Pruning at the end of winter and the first fertilizer application of the season are ideally done in February-March — this is also the time to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/esquejes-plantas-guia-completo-multiplicacion\"\u003etake cuttings\u003c\/a\u003e from pruned shoots to multiply the plant for free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 times per week in spring-summer, greatly reduced in winter — never let the substrate become waterlogged in cold periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e at the end of winter, cut lateral shoots back to 3-4 buds from the main framework to stimulate fruiting and control volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in potassium from April to August — avoid nitrogen which promotes foliage at the expense of fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e in October-November, kiwis are harvested firm and ripen at room temperature within a few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe first significant harvest usually comes from the 2nd or 3rd year — in the first seasons, the plant’s energy mainly goes to building the framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor Ideas \u0026 Plant Combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe large tender green heart-shaped leaves of the kiwi, its white spring flowers, and the decorative fruits that persist into autumn create a generous, rustic atmosphere, perfect for structuring an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/selva-terraza\"\u003eoutdoor jungle\u003c\/a\u003e or dressing a wall in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jardin-mediterraneo\"\u003eMediterranean garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a productive pergola with double harvest,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/vitis-vinifera-johanniter-vid-de-uva-blanca-d13cm-45cm\"\u003e‘Johanniter’ grapevine\u003c\/a\u003e on the same support — both vines grow together, offering a grape harvest in September followed by kiwis in October, with a very decorative contrast of foliage (palmate vs heart-shaped).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a shaded, productive green wall,\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lonicera-henryi-madreselva-trepadora-perenne-d15cm-65cm\"\u003eevergreen climbing honeysuckle\u003c\/a\u003e covers the base of the trellis year-round with its semi-evergreen foliage, while the kiwi occupies the upper part and loses its leaves in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a sunny terrace container,\u003c\/strong\u003e combine it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/morus-nigra-mulle-morera-negra-ecologica-d13cm-45cm\"\u003e‘Mulle’ black mulberry\u003c\/a\u003e in a separate pot — two distinct sizes (vine vs compact tree), two complementary harvest seasons (July-September for mulberry, October-November for kiwi).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo highlight the tender green foliage on a trellis,\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/macetas-ceramica\"\u003elarge anthracite or slate gray ceramic container\u003c\/a\u003e visually anchors the base of the vine and creates a sharp contrast with the bright green leaves in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe large kiwi leaves create dense, pleasant shade in midsummer — place it on a pergola on the terrace side to naturally enjoy shaded shelter without a protective canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall the support before planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e once the vine is developed, fixing a trellis or pergola without damaging roots becomes very difficult — plan a sturdy support from the start, sized for several dozen kilos eventually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune short at the end of winter to focus fruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e kiwis form on short shoots of the year — by cutting lateral shoots back to 3-4 buds from the framework in February, you direct all the plant’s energy toward fruit production rather than foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest firm and let ripen indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike fruit picked ripe, kiwis harvested firm in October keep for several weeks and ripen gradually at room temperature — a fruit already soft on the tree is often overripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eActinidia deliciosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jenny'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile kiwi\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 5 m long (climbing vine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or bright partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular in summer, greatly reduced in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May-June — slightly fragrant white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e October-November\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e brown velvety kiwis, sweet green flesh, rich in vitamin C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e tender green, heart-shaped, deciduous\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to –15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% organic, recyclable pot and label\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rustic \/ Urban vegetable garden \/ Productive outdoor jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Fruit production naturally varies depending on exposure and plant age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56237384794377,"sku":"6462","price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/actinidia-deliciosa-jenny-kiwi-bio-d13cm-x-h45cm-verdeia-3775456.jpg?v=1769539073","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/jenny-hardy-kiwi-13cm-45cm","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}