365Caws is now in its 14th year of publication, and was originally intended to end after 365 days. It has sometimes been difficult for me to find new material, particularly during the winter months, but now as I enter my own twilight years, I cannot guarantee that I will be able to provide daily posts. It is my hope that along the way I may have inspired someone to a greater curiosity about the natural world. If so, I can rest, content in the knowledge that my work here has been done.
Sunday, July 1, 2018
The Fruitful Garden
Day 261: I am excited! The flowers are fading on Hardy Kiwi "Issai," and little kiwi berries are starting to develop. I planted two vines just this spring, so I'm not expecting much of a harvest. However, the description for this variety claims that each vine is capable of producing up to 100 pounds (POUNDS!) of grape-sized fruit at maturity. I will be happy if they just grow to cover the trellis and provide me with vine-ripe snacks when I'm working in the yard. Issai produces a fuzzless berry with a flavour identical to that of full-sized kiwi fruit. Just pop them in your mouth and enjoy!
Labels:
gardening,
Hardy Kiwi "Issai",
kiwi berries
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