About Meader
Pollen-producing plant. Will not fruit itself, but is needed for fruiting plants to produce. Pairs well with Anna and Geneva 3. Can pollenize up to five fruiting plants.
Grow in any moist but well-drained soil. May need extra water in hot weather. Do not over-fertilize. See U of M Extension for pruning guidelines, trellising info, and more.
About Kiwiberry, Hardy
Not your fuzzy kiwis! Hardy kiwiberries have a thin, smooth, edible skin. Buds appear in late spring and may require protection from late frosts. Small, fragrant white flowers. Produces fruit in three to four years. Grow on a strong, T-shaped trellis. Mulch roots for winter protection. Each plant variety produces either fruit or pollen. One pollen-producing variety can cover several nearby fruiting varieties. Twining. Formerly Kiwi, Hardy.
