plant

Kolomikta kiwi

Actinidia kolomikta

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Kolomikta kiwi (Actinidia kolomikta) — a plant, for Part sun, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to part shade
Watermedium to high

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassmedium
Fruitedible berries

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceBud break and leaf emergence typically occur after the last spring frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 5°C.
floweringFlowering usually begins about 30 days after emergence, lasting for approximately three weeks.
fruitingFruit development starts after flowering and continues for about 45 days.
harvestFruits are typically ready for harvest in August, continuing into early September.
senescenceLeaves begin to senesce and drop with the first autumn frosts and shortening day lengths.
dormancyThe plant enters dormancy after leaf drop, lasting through winter until spring.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatespotassium
Soil textureloam, sandy loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow

Propagation

Methodsseeds, cuttings, layering
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationcold stratification for 2-3 months
Self-seedingLight
Divisionspring

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbees, birds