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Hardy kiwi (Actinidia arguta) is a perennial vine native to regions including China North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast, Japan, Korea, the Kuril Islands, Manchuria, Primorye, Sakhalin, and Taiwan. Hardy kiwi (Latin: Actinidia arguta) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Hardy kiwi is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Hardy kiwi is a member native to CHN, CHC, CHS, JAP, KOR, and KUR. Hardy kiwi thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Hardy kiwi grows best in USDA zone 4-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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