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|edible=Fruit - raw or cooked{{Ref | PFAFimport-177}}. Smooth skinned with a sweet flesh{{Ref | PFAFimport-183}}. About the size of a grape{{Ref | PFAFimport-183}}. The fruit is up to 2.5cm long{{Ref | PFAFimport-198}}. It contains a number of small seeds, but these are easily eaten with the fruit[K]. | |edible=Fruit - raw or cooked{{Ref | PFAFimport-177}}. Smooth skinned with a sweet flesh{{Ref | PFAFimport-183}}. About the size of a grape{{Ref | PFAFimport-183}}. The fruit is up to 2.5cm long{{Ref | PFAFimport-198}}. It contains a number of small seeds, but these are easily eaten with the fruit[K]. |
Revision as of 14:26, 18 June 2012
Uses
Edible uses
Fruit
Material uses
There are no material uses listed for Actinidia arguta cordifolia.Medicinal uses(Warning!)
There are no medicinal uses listed for Actinidia arguta cordifolia.Ecology
Ecosystem niche/layer
Ecological Functions
Nothing listed.
Forage
Nothing listed.
Shelter
Nothing listed.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse[1]. It is probably best if the seed is given 3 months stratification[2], either sow it in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in November or as soon as it is received. Fresh seed germinates in 2 - 3 months at 10°c, stored seed can take longer[1]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in light shade in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. When the plants are 30cm or more tall, plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts[K]. Most seedlings are male[3]. The seedlings are subject to damping off, they must be kept well ventilated[2]. Cuttings of softwood as soon as ready in spring in a frame[K]. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Very high percentage[2]. Cuttings of ripe wood, October/November in a frame.
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Cultivation
Prefers a sound loamy neutral soil[4][5]. Succeeds in semi-shade but full sun is best for fruit production[5]. Prefers a sheltered position[5]. This is a very vigorous plant that can climb to the tops of tall trees[6]. Very hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -30°c or more, but young spring growth is susceptible to frost damage[7]. Fruits are formed on second year wood and also on fruit spurs on older wood[3], any pruning is best carried out in the winter[8]. The small flowers are sweetly scented[9]. This is a climbing plant, supporting itself by twining around branches etc[5]. Sometimes cultivated for its edible fruit, there are some named varieties[10]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[5].
Crops
Problems, pests & diseases
Associations & Interactions
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Polycultures & Guilds
There are no polycultures listed which include Actinidia arguta cordifolia.
Descendants
Cultivars
Varieties
None listed.
Subspecies
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Full Data
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References
- ? 1.01.1 Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 1. Thompson and Morgan. (1987-00-00)
- ? 2.02.12.2 Dirr. M. A. and Heuser. M. W. The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation. Athens Ga. Varsity Press ISBN 0942375009 (1987-00-00)
- ? 3.03.1 ? The Plantsman. Vol. 6. 1984 - 1985. Royal Horticultural Society (1984-00-00)
- ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
- ? 5.05.15.25.35.4 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
- ? Thomas. G. S. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray ISBN 0-7195-5043-2 (1992-00-00)
- ? Natural Food Institute, Wonder Crops. 1987. ()
- ? Grey-Wilson. C. & Matthews. V. Gardening on Walls Collins ISBN 0-00-219220-0 (1983-00-00)
- ? Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (1994-00-00)
- ? 10.010.1 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (1990-00-00)
- ? Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (1984-00-00)
- ? 12.012.1 Li. H. L. Journal of the Arnold Arboretum. Volume 32. Arnold Arboretum. (1952-00-00)