Germination of
Actinidia sp. 'Red'
Ruby Red Fleshed Kiwi: Red kiwi, Red heart kiwi
Actinidia sp. 'Red' can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds can be collected from ripe fruit and should be sown in a well-draining soil mixture. The seeds should be kept consistently moist and covered with a thin layer of soil. The ideal temperature for germination is around 70-75�F. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots once they have developed two true leaves. For propagation by cuttings, semi-hardwood cuttings should be taken in the summer and placed in a well-draining soil mixture. The cuttings should be kept consistently moist and placed in a warm, bright location with temperatures around 70-75�F until roots have developed.
Some of plants may have very have specific germination requirements that may not be covered in these general instructions.
Many seeds require pre-treatment before sowing which we try to list here when we can, but this information may not be present here. Germination times and germination temperatures are to be a guide only. Many factors can DRASTICALLY affect this.
It's always a good idea to research the specific germination requirements from multiple sources for each plant before attempting to grow them from seed.