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Old 01-06-2003, 10:20 PM
evilpaul13
 
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Default Kiwi gender issues

Minteeleaf wrote in message ...
Right Star wrote:

I've had a pair of supposedly heterosexual kiwi vines on my fence for over 5
years now, but no fruit. They were ordered through Jung's and those people have
sent me enough mis-labeled items through the years that I don't deal with them
anymore, so I'm wondering if my Kiwis are actually enjoying a same-sex Civil
Union. They're big and robust otherwise and kind of pretty actually, but I
would like them to be productive. Does anyone know how to tell what sex they
are? I've never noticed any flowers appearing, but don't when to look or what
they might look like.
Thanks for any help!


What colors are the leaves? I understand male kiwis have
pinkish leaves. At least the ones I'm familiar with.

Minteeleaf


I've got a similar problem. I planted maybe five or so kiwi
bushes/vines a few years back and don't get flowering or fruit either.
The leaves are a slightly lighter than ivy shade of green, and the
branches are a solid red/dark pink color.

Do I have all females and just need a male or two to get them
flowering and bearing fruit or do I have a kiwi 'sausage party' in my
backyard and need a bunch of females?