? Up for sale is the Hardy Kiwi ‘Ken’s Red’ (Actinidia purpurea x melanandra) in a 4" pot size. Clusters of sweet, smooth fruit are ready for harvest from September through October. The bite-sized, colorful fruit boasts reddish-purple skin and flesh and is eaten like a grape – skin and all. ‘Ken’s Red’ is a vigorous grower that should be planted in full sun with support to climb on. Like most female hardy kiwis, Ken’s Red needs a hardy male kiwi for cross-pollination. One male plant can pollinate up to 8 female plants. ? Once plants are mature, fruit yield can reach 100 pounds in a single season. Hardy kiwi plants is highly resilient to diseases and pests. They are hardy in zones 4-9. A single plant is sold in a 4" pot, specifically for those who already have a male. The Actinidia arguta Ken's Red kiwi is smooth-skinned and grows in bunches. The fruit is about the size of a large grape, with red skin and red flesh, and is sweeter than most varieties. Very prolific. ? You will need a male for your kiwi to bear fruit. Any male arguta is an ideal match for the Ken's Red female. One male plant is adequate to pollinate up to 8 female plants if it's centrally located. If planted in rows, a male can pollinate 3-4 females. Female plants produce fruit, while male plants do not produce fruit. ? Cold Weather: Due to daytime temperatures dropping below 34 degrees, we are currently unable to send live plants to the following states: Alaska, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming. If you are located in one of these states, you can still place your order, and we will send it as soon as the weather allows. ? Your item will arrive in good condition; if any issues occur with the item while it is on the way to you, contact us the very same day with describing the issue and attach pictures of the issue so we can see it.