Is there any really simple way to propagate fuzzy kiwis on their own roots (i.e. besides grafting)? I know it’s probably not the way to propagate large numbers but I’m looking for an easy way to just multiply one vine into two or three. I’ve had decent success layering hardy (arguta) kiwis and even a little success simply sticking dormant prunings in the ground (not even expecting them to grow and survive but some did), but I haven’t had any success layering fuzzy kiwi yet. If I have to buy rooting hormones or a misting system or really buy anything at all, I might as well just buy more plants instead of propagating them myself, but if there’s a simple way to propagate them, I’d like to know. Maybe I just haven’t been layering them at the right time of year or maybe air layering would work better than in-ground layering?
Just bumping this back up.
As I have some fuzzys I also would like to multiply
A clump of about 10 , all in the same hole ,from salad bar seed,never thought they would survive here about 6 years old , some bloom this year, no fruit yet but they are looking better than I would have expected
Need to propagate so I can separate plants
Anyone have tips ???
I am trying to air layer some fuzzy kiwi in North Alabama. I think they are Bruno but not sure since they are the root stock of another variety that died this last winter.
It has been a couple months now and I cut a hole in the bottom of a tree pot, fed the vine through and filled with a mix of peat and potting mix.
I will see what happens in a few more weeks since I cannot see the roots without disturbing the potting mix.
For whatever it’s worth, I dug up and transplanted a fuzzy kiwi vine last winter, and I recently noticed a new vine coming up from what must have been a piece of the roots that was left outside the radius I dug up. Can anyone make any recommendations about possibilities for intentionally using root sections for propagation? I’ve never done any such thing intentionally before.
Both fuzzy and yellow kiwis are most easily propagated from root cuttings, similar to jujubes. The roots will produce adventitious buds and a vine will send up lots of new shoots if you cut the trunk or if it freezes to the ground. You can cut a root into 4 to 6 inch sections, and bury horizontally or with the proximal end sticking up. The trick is getting one on it’s own roots the first time. Ground layering is probably the most reliable method, but can take several months before roots develop.