{"title":"Our Minkimale Kiwi plants for professional Kiwi growers","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Kiwi Minkimale Technical Sheet:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Economic considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eAverage yield in kg per tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Since the Minkimale Kiwi is a male variety, it does not produce fruit and therefore does not have a yield in kg per tree. Its main role is to pollinate female varieties such as the Minkigold Kiwi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Commercial Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minkimale Kiwi is used as a pollinator to ensure fruit production in female kiwi varieties, including Minkigold Kiwi. It is not cultivated for the production of fruit for consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Plant characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eMature tree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e The height of the Minkimale Kiwi is not specified in the sources. However, as it is a pollinator for the Minkigold Kiwi, it is likely to be similar in size, up to 4 meters in height and potentially up to 6 meters with appropriate support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eVigor and Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Minkimale Kiwi is a vigorous climbing plant, necessary for pollination. It requires support to grow properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eNeed for staking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the Kiwi Minkimale requires support such as an arbor, pergola, trellis or tree to grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like other kiwis, the Minkimale can live between 50 and 100 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eEarliness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Since the Minkimale kiwi is a male variety, it does not produce fruit, so this characteristic does not apply. It is planted to pollinate female varieties such as the Minkigold, which begins producing fruit about 4 to 5 years after planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eFruiting Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Minkimale Kiwi produces white male flowers in spring, usually in May, which are necessary for pollination of the female varieties. There is no fruiting in terms of edible fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-fertility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Minkimale Kiwi is not self-fertile because it is a male variety. It requires female plants for cross-pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minkimale Kiwi is the recommended pollinator for female varieties like Minkigold Kiwi. One male 'Minkimale' plant can pollinate up to 5 to 6 female plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Minkimale kiwi is highly disease resistant. However, it is important to note that kiwis in general can be affected by diseases such as \u003cem\u003ePseudomonas syringae pv. actinidae\u003c\/em\u003e (Psa).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003ePest resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pest resistance is not explicitly mentioned in the sources for the Minkimale Kiwi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minkimale Kiwi prefers moist, rich, light, and well-drained soil. There is no specific information on its drought resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eLimescale Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Minkimale Kiwi has no specific information on its limescale sensitivity, but related female varieties, such as the Minkigold, have difficulty tolerating limescale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eSusceptibility to root asphyxiation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sources do not specifically mention susceptibility to root asphyxiation for Minkimale Kiwi. However, well-drained soil is crucial to avoid root problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Kiwi Minkimale: The Essential Pollinator for a Bountiful Harvest with Kiwiverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe Minkimale kiwi is an essential male variety for French kiwi growers looking to optimize their orchard production. Developed by breeder Jacques Marionnet to accompany the famous Minkigold kiwi, the Minkimale guarantees efficient pollination and optimal fruiting. With the expertise of Kiwiverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of kiwi plants, benefit from tailor-made support and professional-quality plants to ensure the success of your agricultural project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cmain\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Origin and Role of the Kiwi Minkimale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e A French Creation for Kiwiculture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The Minkimale kiwi is the result of French expertise in kiwi cultivation. Developed in the Soings region of Sologne, it was specially designed to meet the needs of local kiwi growers. Although it does not produce edible fruit, its role as a pollinator is essential to ensure the yield and quality of female varieties, particularly the Minkigold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Minkimale Kiwi?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eEfficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capable of pollinating between 5 and 6 female plants, making it an economical and practical solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eAdaptability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfectly adapted to French climates thanks to its robustness and hardiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Buying Minkimale kiwi plants from Kiwiverse means choosing efficiency and performance for your orchards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Characteristics of the Minkimale Kiwi Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e A Climbing and Robust Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing, twining vine requiring solid support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaches 3.5 to 6 meters with suitable training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, fragrant male flowers appearing in May to ensure efficient cross-pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Hardiness and Longevity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eCold resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates temperatures down to -15°C, but flower buds must be protected from late frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 100 years, providing a sustainable and long-lasting solution for producers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Growing Requirements for Minkimale Kiwi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Cross-pollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eStrategic placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant Minkimale in close proximity to female varieties like Minkigold to ensure maximum pollination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eMale\/female ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single Minkimale plant can pollinate between 5 and 6 female plants, thus optimizing the cultivable space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Soil and Exposure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planting in full sun promotes abundant and effective flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Support and Tutoring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eSturdy Structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a trellis, arbor, or wire mesh to support this climbing plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eTraining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Train the stems regularly to maintain organized growth and optimal access to male flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eMaintenance and Management of the Kiwi Minkimale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e In late winter, before the growing season begins.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back the previous year's branches to 3 or 4 buds to stimulate flower production and control growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Watering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Maintain regular watering, especially during drought, while avoiding overwatering to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Fertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIn spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer to support shoot growth and abundant flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e With Kiwiverse, benefit from a complete technical itinerary for planting and maintaining your orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Benefits of Minkimale Kiwi for Kiwi Growers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eEffective Pollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increases the yield of female varieties like Minkigold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eImproved Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces sweeter, uniformly sized and evenly ripe fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant can pollinate multiple female plants, optimizing your growing space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Why Choose Kiwiverse?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Our Strengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eWide range of plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Including rootstocks and grafted plants adapted to professional needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eCareful delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivery directly to your orchard, anywhere in France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDedicated technical support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benefit from personalized advice to maximize your returns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Take advantage of our producer prices to buy your Minkimale kiwi plants and design a productive and sustainable orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Minkimale kiwi produce edible fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, it is a male variety used exclusively to pollinate female varieties like the Minkigold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many female plants can a Minkimale Kiwi pollinate?\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant can pollinate between 5 and 6 female plants, ensuring optimal fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I prune the Minkimale Kiwi?\u003c\/strong\u003e In late winter, before the growing season begins, to stimulate flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eWhat types of soil are suitable for Kiwi Minkimale?\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, and slightly acidic is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eDoes Kiwiverse deliver throughout France?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with fast and careful delivery, directly to your plot or farm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Kiwiverse to buy Minkimale Kiwi plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e With Kiwiverse, you benefit from professional-quality plants, responsive service, and technical support dedicated to the success of your projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Conclusion: Kiwi Minkimale and Kiwiverse, A Winning Duo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe Minkimale kiwi is a strategic choice for any kiwi grower looking to maximize the fruiting of their female varieties. With its robustness, pollination efficiency, and ease of maintenance, it fits perfectly into French growing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e By trusting Kiwiverse, a specialist wholesale supplier of kiwi plants, you can rest assured you're working with a reliable and experienced partner. 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