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In this episode we talk with Jesse Stevens of Sy's Trees about all things hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta and A. kolomikta). We cover the ins and outs of propagating, cultivating and enjoying these vigorous and hardy vines. We also touch on a few other unusual crops Jesse is cultivating in his diverse orchard in Sweden, Maine.
If you would like to get in touch with Jesse to purchase plants or propagation materials you can email him at systrees*at*gmail.com
Jesse checking on containers of cuttings rooting on top of a thermophilic compost pile, the heat provided by the pile helps the dormant cuttings grow roots before the leaf buds open.
Jesse in the middle of a zone 4 in ground fig planting ready for spring. The pieces of granite counter top help to create a hot microclimate for figs to ripen in.