SEMSGARDEN
October 1, 2024

Choosing and installing a climbing plant under the roof

Garnish the space between the windows and the roof with a decorative climbing frame and fruit holder. Stretch two rows of wire so that the branches of the Actinidia (kiwi) are held there or brush them.

The ideal plant

The Actinidia needs room to elongate its twigs, which are 7-10 m in length. Choose the ‘Solo’ variety, it is self-fertile and will produce fruit without being associated with a male plant. In addition to the kilos of fruit to harvest before the first frosts, you will enjoy the white flowers in June and the large, velvety leaves. Out of date, they will clear the windows in winter.

Planting

In winter or early spring, if it does not freeze. Add compost, horn, and fruit fertilizer. Moisten the root ball and tilt it towards the wall. First, guide the branches vertically to the top of the wall, then horizontally.

Maintenance

At the end of winter, prune the branches that have fruited, two eyes after the last fruit is harvested, and leave the peduncles to help you. In July, shorten the stems, keeping four leaves after the last fruits. Cut off the long, sterile twigs at their base.