Prolific Hardy Kiwi (Self-Pollinating) Bareroot

For Spring Planting (Ship or Pickup March - May 2027)

Grown by: Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.

Species: Actinidia arguta

Why We Grow It: Prolific stands out amongst its peers for several reasons! First off, it is a self-pollinating variety which means you do not need to plant a second male plant with Prolific in order to get fruit. Second, the medium fruit sports a unique red blush. And last but not least, the vine itself tends to stay more compact than some other varieties, making it a good option for those with limited space or who want an easier plant to manage.

Recommended Use: Fresh eating, juice, cooking, baking

Fruit Size: Medium

Storage: Keeps up to two months in the fridge if picked before ripe

Harvest: Late September

Canadian Hardiness Zone: 5

Soil Preferance: Prefers well-drained soil, and average to moist conditions. Does not tolerate wet conditions, but is drought tolerant.

Flowering Time: Early summer

Bloom Colour: White

Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating, this variety will produce fruit without a male plant like Meader but will produce more and better fruit if one is present. Hardy kiwis and Arctic kiwis do not cross-pollinate.

Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun or Partial Shade (approx. 6-10 hours of sun daily)

General Growth Habit: Vine, reaches 10-12ft long, vigorous. Generally pest and disease resistant.

Overall Grower Ease Rating:

This rating is a combination of our experience growing in our test orchards and current available information on the cultivar.

Prolific was created by the USDA and was formerly known as '119-40B.'

Shipping: Every year we ship thousands of plants across Canada. We carefully bag roots in damp sawdust, then box them and send them out via courier. CLICK HERE to see our shipping policy.

Pick-up: We also have thousands of plants picked up from our nursery each year. The pick-up options is free, though you must wait until you have been emailed a confirmation that your order is ready to pick up, which will have further information such as hours, locations, etc.

When Will My Order Be Ready?

Your order will be ready in the spring (late March to late May)! We will be in touch in the spring once your order is ready to go. Orders placed in the spring might not be ready for 1-2 weeks as this is a very busy time of year for us.

$21.00

Size: 1 year plant

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