In nature, there are about 36 species of Actinidia, among which most often occurs in our gardens and kolomikta Actinidia Argut or sharp-toothed.These decorative vines in winter attracts the eye bizarre intertwining branches in the spring - bright green young leaves and flowering period delicate aroma of flowers.
Plants are usually planted on the west side of the house or other buildings as to create a slight shading. In vivo Actinidia uses trees and shrubs as a support. Therefore, when grown in the garden is a climbing plant needs a strong support, because without it, and in the light slows. Vine trellis can be placed on the perimeter of the garden. It is also suitable for creating gazebos, hedges.
Actinidia - nettle culture, so the garden is better to have two female and one male plant. Thus it is necessary to take into account that pollination actinidia kolomikta and Argut occurs only plant of its kind.
In the first two years after planting the vine needs weeding. But because the root system of Actinidia surface, the loosening of the soil under the plants should be carried out very carefully and deeply, 5-7 cm
In times of drought or lack of water to water the plants is desirable. It is also useful in the spring, it is best just after the snow melts, the soil around the actinidia cover humus, compost, peat, straw or sawdust, to lie down in the open at least a year.
The first two or three years of Actinidia not fed. Then every spring to make 30 g of ammonium nitrate, 15 g of double superphosphate and potassium salt per square meter. Some gardeners advise in the first half of the summer once or twice to feed the plant infusion of mullein (1:10) or green manure (weeds, fermented in a barrel of water).
Every two years digging in the autumn on each plant in addition to making compost at 40-60 g of superphosphate and 15 g of potassium salt.
Important term cropping Actinidia. Thus, during this procedure, early spring climber just ends cell sap, resulting often weakens and dies. It is best to carry out this work in the autumn after leaf fall, and only three years after planting.
Actinidia grown as a bush or on a trellis. With fan-like formation is usually in the first year on the plant leaves only two shoots, which are tied up to a trellis and sent in different directions. Then by cutting the fan reach. In the future, pruning and thinning reduced to remove dead branches. It is necessary to take into account the specific peculiarities actinides. In kolomikta fruiting bud laid next season as shortened, and the long shoots, while Actinidia arguta - mostly in truncated.
Renewal pruning done in 7 to 10 years of age, cutting plant on the stump length of 30-40 cm
The first two or three years after planting before the onset of frost is removed from the vine trellises, laid on the ground and shelter peat, dry leaves and spruce branches. Mature plants overwinter without shelter. But for better overwintering autumn tree trunks wrap the peat humus or leaf layer 10 cm
Actinidia anciently used in folk medicine for stimulation of cardiac activity, as a general tonic, as well as for colds, bronchitis, tuberculosis, whooping cough. In diseases of the teeth, stomatitis, gingivitis recommend rinsing your mouth berry juice. In addition, from the fruit of Actinidia can cook delicious and healthy jams and compotes.
