Feijoa
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These sub tropical shrubs actually hail from Brazil and are named after Don da Silva Feijoa a 19th century Brazilian botanist. Due to their popularity in New Zealand we tend to think of them as something uniquely Kiwi. Feijoas are exceptionally easy to grow and very tolerant. However given ideal conditions the fruit will have a better flavour and you will get a more bountiful crop of deliciously fragrant beauties.
Give Feijoas a sunny position in well drained fertile soil. If there is a dry spell of weather when the fruit is developing, make sure you water well. Feijoas dont like heavy frost due to their sub tropical heritage but once established they become surprisingly tolerant. Feijoas will grow near the coast and will tolerate quite a lot of wind especially if grown closely together in a hedge. Some of the new cultivars such as "Marion" tend to be more frost hardy. No need to prune unless you require a particular shape however the removal of some branches allowing good light penetration will assist with fruit development.
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The fruit matures in late autumn and will fall naturally from the tree when ready to eat. To avoid fruit damage you can aply a thick layer of mulch at the base of the tree. This will also protect the shallow roots. The fruit will keep well for 3 to 4 weeks if stored in a cool place. High in vitamins and minerals, pest and disease tolerant, Feijoas are definitely worth putting on your "must have" list and if youve got kids (big or little) in your family they will just love them.
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aka Pineapple Guava
Vigorous growing variety which ripens in autumn around April-May. Rough skinned fruit which are large, aromatic and very sweet. Partially self-fertile but cross pollination is essential for large fruit so plant with a companion for best results. Evergreen.
Fruiting Apr-May
Large, rough skinned, aromatic, sweet fruit.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2m
Feijoa Apollo
New stock arriving beginning of February, 2021. Pre-order now. Estimated price $24.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
Abundance of bright red Christmas flowers followed by delicate wee fruit. Thin edible skin with sweet aromatic pulp bursting with flavour. This bush has rounded canopy, smaller in size, leaf, flower and fruit.Planting 2 or more varieties gives a longer fruiting season. Well drained soil. Evergreen
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1.5m
Feijoa Bambina
Current Stock Height: 30 cm
Container: 1.9l ?
$26.99
aka Pineapple Guava
Golden Goose TM. Man size fruit? Large to extra large. White flesh with smooth firm thick golden green skin. Good keeping feijoa. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.
When touch picked, pulp is small but increases as fruit ripens, a long shelf life.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 4m x 4m
Feijoa Golden Goose
Current Stock Height: 80 cm
Container: 3l ?
$29.99
Stock of this item is very low.
Mid season fruiting. Great flavoured medium to large fruit.Will need pollinating with another feijoa to produce large fruit. Full sun. H 3m.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright to spreading
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 3m
Feijoa Kumeu
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Mid season fruiting. Great flavoured medium to large fruit.Will need pollinating with another feijoa to produce large fruit. Full sun. H 3m.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright to spreading
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 3m
Feijoa Manawatu
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aka Pineapple Guava
A must-have Feijoa as, not only is it frost hardy, but it is self fertile as well. Mind you, it will no doubt produce better if planted with some company. Smooth skinned fruit with a mild flavour. Quite vigorous and eventually forms a large shrub. Evergreen.
Though Feijoas are tough and tolerant it is important that they do not suffer drought when the fruit is developing. You will know your Feijoas are ready for eating when they start dropping to the ground.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2m
Feijoa Marion
New stock arriving beginning of February, 2021. Pre-order now. Estimated price $24.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
aka Pineapple Guava
This fabulous fruit has a dark skin with a rich and aromatic flavour. A late season variety ripening mid autumn. Self fertile but will do better with a partner. Plant in a sunny well drained position. The fruit will fall to the ground naturally when ripe. Evergreen.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2m
Feijoa Opal Star
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Feijoa Opal Star
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aka Pineapple Guava
This smooth skinned variety of Feijoa also has smooth juicy flesh with a rich flavour. Pounamu has a high fruit yield and is ready early in the season around the end of March. Plant in a sunny well drained position preferably with another Feijoa for company. Evergreen.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 2m
Feijoa Pounamu
New stock arriving beginning of February, 2021. Pre-order now. Estimated price $24.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
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