SOIL |
Feijoas can be grown in most soils but prefer well drained, fertile soils. |
PLANTING SITE |
Sunny position is best. |
WATERING |
Water well during the early stages, during long dry periods and when the fruit is developing. |
CLIMATE |
Feijoas fruit best in warmer areas of the country. Early ripening varieties are best for colder areas. |
GENERAL CARE |
Feijoas are easy to grow. Prune Feijoas to an open tree to allow bird pollination, wind movement and sunlight for fruit ripening. |
PESTS & DISEASES |
Feijoas are affected by very few pests and diseases. |
PLANTING IDEAS |
Feijoas can be grown as specimen trees, in a row as a hedge and pruned as a standard. Compact growing varieties can be grown in containers. |
FRUIT |
Fruit ripens from late Summer into Autumn. The fruit is ready when it falls to the ground and when it can be easily pulled from the tree. |
POLLINATION |
Some varieties are self fertile, but will produce heavier and more regular crops if pollinated by one or more varieties. Plant at least two varieties to ensure cross pollination and good fruiting. |
TREE SIZE |
Height varies by variety, ranging from 2-4m. |
REGIONAL VARIETY RECOMMENDATIONS
NORTH ISLAND, TOP OF SOUTH ISLAND & WEST COAST
All varieties
CANTERBURY, OTAGO & SOUTHLAND
Apollo, Pounamu and Unique.