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Kiwi Planting Guide

June

Planting kiwi in June

Everything below applies to kiwi broadly. For a plan that's dialled into your county's frost dates and soil, tap your location.

Sun full sun
Water moderate
Days to harvest 1095–1825
Spacing 72″
  1. How to water kiwi

    Consistent moisture matters more than volume for kiwi. Little and often beats occasional drenching.

  2. Where to put kiwi

    South-facing beds are ideal for kiwi. Shade from nearby trees or fences costs real production.

  3. Check your local forecast before planting

    Your zone determines the exact week to plant kiwi. Pick your county below and we'll line everything up against your frost dates.

Pick your county for exact kiwi timing →

Kiwi vines produce fuzzy, tangy-sweet fruits and need both male and female plants for pollination. Hardy kiwi varieties (A. arguta) are suited to colder climates.

Actinidia deliciosa · Fruit · Actinidiaceae family · 1095–1825 days to maturity

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Where Can You Grow Kiwi?

Kiwi Growing Regions

Click any state to see the Kiwi planting schedule for that location.

AL — Zone 7b AL AR — Zone 7b AR AZ — Zone 8a AZ CA — Zone 9a CA CO — Zone 5a CO CT — Zone 6b CT DE — Zone 7a DE FL — Zone 9a FL GA — Zone 7b GA IA — Zone 5a IA ID — Zone 5b ID IL — Zone 5b IL IN — Zone 6a IN KS — Zone 6a KS KY — Zone 6b KY LA — Zone 8b LA MA — Zone 6a MA MD — Zone 7a MD ME — Zone 4b ME MI — Zone 5b MI MN — Zone 4a MN MO — Zone 6a MO MS — Zone 8a MS MT — Zone 4b MT NC — Zone 7a NC ND — Zone 3b ND NE — Zone 5a NE NH — Zone 5a NH NJ — Zone 7a NJ NM — Zone 6b NM NV — Zone 6b NV NY — Zone 5b NY OH — Zone 6a OH OK — Zone 7a OK OR — Zone 7a OR PA — Zone 6a PA RI — Zone 6b RI SC — Zone 8a SC SD — Zone 4a SD TN — Zone 7a TN TX — Zone 8a TX UT — Zone 5b UT VA — Zone 7a VA VT — Zone 4b VT WA — Zone 7a WA WI — Zone 4b WI WV — Zone 6a WV WY — Zone 4a WY AK — Zone 2a AK HI — Zone 11a HI
Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Planting Dates by Zone

Zone Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Harvest
Zone 7a — — Apr 15 —
Zone 7b — — Apr 8 —
Zone 8a — — Mar 29 —
Zone 8b — — Mar 18 —
Zone 9a — — Feb 24 —
Zone 9b — — Feb 8 —
Why are some columns showing "—"?

Start Indoors shows "—" because Kiwi is typically direct sown outdoors rather than started indoors. It germinates quickly and doesn't transplant well.

Direct Sow shows "—" because Kiwi benefits from being started indoors first, then transplanted after the last frost.

How to Plant Kiwi

72"
Between Plants
96"
Between Rows

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Consistent moisture produces the best results.

🧪 Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil — ideal for most garden beds.

🗺️ Hardiness Zones

Zone 7a – 9b

📅 Days to Maturity

1095–1825 days

Long-season crop. Start indoors in cold climates to get a head start.

👪 Plant Family

Actinidiaceae

Rotate with other families yearly to prevent soil-borne diseases. Don't plant in the same spot where Actinidiaceae family crops grew last year.

How Much Kiwi to Grow

Kiwi takes 1095–1825 days to mature. In most zones you'll get one harvest per season, so plant enough to last.

Companion Planting for Kiwi

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Growing Tips for Kiwi

Plant one male vine for every 6-8 female vines. Provide a very sturdy arbor or T-bar trellis. Prune heavily in winter. Protect young plants from frost in cold zones.

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Test your soil pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels before planting.

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Kiwi by State

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to grow Kiwi?

Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) takes 1095 to 1825 days from planting to harvest. Exact timing depends on your variety, growing conditions, and USDA zone.

What zones can Kiwi grow in?

Kiwi can be grown in USDA zones 7a through 9b. Use the planting calendar above to find the exact dates for your zone.

How much sun does Kiwi need?

Growing Kiwi requires Full Sun (6-8+ hours), Moderate — regular watering, and soil pH of 5.5 to 7.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: June 2026.

Sources & credits

Every number on this page traces back to a primary horticulture or government data source. Click through to verify.

Plant varieties + growing data

Soil survey + temperature data

Drought monitoring

Household-consumption benchmarks

Derived

Other

Frost dates

Modeling

Precipitation + climate normals

Curated

Pest + disease pressure

Local extension offices

Daylight hours + sun data

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