They can be grown in any good garden soil but prefer rich humus soils. Plants do best when the soil pH is around 6.5. Plant them in an area that is moist but well drained, and be sure that the soil does not become dry in hot weather. The roots are very sensitive to fertilizer burn, so over fertilization should be avoided. Prune the vines in late fall after fruiting or in early spring, cutting back to about one third of the previous year's growth to produce more numerous blooms.
Flowers develop on growth of the previous year.
Since male plants do not produce fruit, they can be pruned immediately after flowering and are cut back to vigorous new growth. Propagate actinidia plants from stem cuttings taken in midsummer, rooted in moist sand and set out the following spring.