Reply #7: Oy with the Kiwi

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I cut mine back practically to the root last year because they got so heavy they broke the trellis. They've already grown enough to cover the new one....In fact they're coming back fuller and bushier.

If you're gonna grow the kiwi though you do need a male and a female vine in order to get fruit. I'm already planning for the kiwi harvest. Last year I did jam which was pretty good. I'm gonna try doing some kiwi/strawberry pies and stick them in the freezer and I might even try some kiwi bread. I know I'll be sticking some in the dehydrator. My zuchinni's and tomatoes are gonna kill me in the kitchen already with the zuchinni bread and green tomato cakes.