First plants of the new variety from 2023! 
In a bundle with a randomly selected berry bush. (For special requests, please leave a note when ordering) 

LV HUANG is a remarkable new variety that not only impresses with its outstanding fruit quality, but also with its fascinating appearance. Its interior presents itself in a lively play of colours ranging from yellow to orange, while the outer skin shines in an appealing shade of green. This unique interplay of colours gives it an unmistakable visual appeal.   Born from the cross between Yellow Improved Bing Bai and Green Tiger, LV Huang combines the best of both parent varieties. The adoption of the more winter-hardy characteristics of Green Tiger enables improved adaptability to different climatic conditions. At the same time, the characteristics inherited from Green Tiger shorten the ripening period, which allows for earlier harvesting.

 
What really makes LV HUANG stand out, however, is its superior fruit quality, which it owes to the Bing Bai heritage. The fruits are characterised by excellent flavour, texture and longer shelf life. This combination of improved characteristics makes LV HUANG a promising variety, both for cultivation in different regions and for the discerning palate. These are the first available plants of the variety and we are proud to be able to offer them, albeit in small quantities :)     FUN FACT ABOUT KADSURA - OUR FAVOURITE PLANT The growth of Kadsura and its care are reminiscent of grapevines. However, they are more resistant than most grape varieties. Kadsura are very adaptable in terms of both soil and temperature. We only offer the most resistant and best available varieties.  Our Kadsura have already survived temperatures of -15 and +40 degrees Celsius (5-104 °F). "Shanmai" is said to be able to withstand even higher temperature fluctuations down to -30 and over +50 degrees Celsius (-22-122 °F). Our varieties originally come from the highest growing regions with regular frosts and hot summers. They are therefore not comparable with the standard red or subtropical varieties, which are very sensitive.

For the best growth, the flowers should be removed in the first few years so that the plant can grow bigger and stronger. Later on, the flowers are often very lush, so it makes sense to thin out the flowers in a similar way to the apple in order to obtain a higher quality fruit.  Flowering takes place from April to May. Kadsuras have fibrous shallow roots and prefer slightly acidic, airy soils. The soil should be kept as moist as possible. Slightly acidic sandy loam soils are ideal. Similar to grapes, Kadsura can be grown well on a trellis or espalier, with planting distances of approx. 1.5 x 2 metres. Our varieties are true to variety and have a high degree of purity in the seedlings.

As a rule, Kadsuras are monoecious (over 90 %) or monoecious. They therefore have a very good self-pollination rate. A group planting of 2 to 3 plants also increases the yield. With good care and location, there are many fruit sets. Thinning out and focussing on the strongest fruit branches and fruits significantly improves the fruit quality. You can also pollinate by hand to increase the quality. However, this is not absolutely necessary. Location: The plants will thank you if you improve the soil with organic material before planting. The seedlings can remain in the pot for the first year. They prefer a constantly moist soil with a good water supply. In summer, the high temperature is less of a problem than the high level of sunlight. A semi-shady location or a shading net is therefore essential in full sun locations, especially for seedlings and young plants. 
Fruit:
Depending on the variety and location, the fruits ripen from October to November. They ripen gradually. Only the fully ripened Kadsuras on the vine reach their full flavour and are sweet and very tasty. Fruit that is harvested too early will not ripen and has a limited storage time. They must not be stored too dry and should be stored in cling film bags or closed glass trays, for example, so that they remain fresh and juicy for as long as possible.Pruning: Kadsuras can be grown like grapevines. The most important thing is to thin out any overly dense growth in order to allow more air to reach the fruit and flowers and to prevent disease and improve fruit quality.pruning is done as late as possible in winter, similar to Prunus, plums, cherries, etc.   We offer you a hand-picked selection of the best varieties with a focus on winter hardiness, resistance and fruit quality. These cannot be compared with the regular red-fruited Kadsura that are occasionally found on the market.