Red Hardy Kiwi ‘Ken’s Red’ Female Plant Overview
Grow your own unique red kiwi fruit at home with Actinidia arguta ‘Ken’s Red’, a vigorous and cold-hardy deciduous vine. This female plant produces sweet, grape-sized kiwis featuring smooth, reddish-purple skin and red flesh that can be eaten whole without peeling. Ideal for edible gardens and homesteads, this variety thrives in USDA zones 4–9 and grows well in full sun to partial shade.
Key Features
- Rare red-fleshed kiwi fruit with high visual appeal
- Bite-sized, smooth-skinned fruits eaten whole like grapes
- Fast-growing vine suitable for trellises, pergolas, and fences
- Cold hardy to -25°F, suitable for colder climates
- Perfect for edible gardens, backyard orchards, and homesteads
Growing Information
- Requires a male Actinidia arguta plant for pollination to produce fruit
- One male plant can pollinate 6–8 female plants
- Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent watering during establishment
- Provide strong support due to vigorous growth
- Prune in winter and summer to encourage best fruiting
- Harvest season is from September to October