16 feijoa varieties to plant for your ideal harvest time.
How many types of feijoas are there?
How many different feijoa varieties are there? There are upwards of 15 feijoa varieties. Some of our favourites are: Apollo – large oval fruits that are sweet and tasty. Fruits will appear mid-season.
What is the best tasting feijoa variety?
The Great Feijoa Taste Off
| Variety & Season | Marks out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Unique (early) | 2/5 |
| Apollo (early) | 3/5 |
| Wiki Tu (mid-late) | 5/5 |
| Kaiteri (early) | 3/5 |
Do you need two feijoa trees?
Plant at least two different varieties. Even self-fertile varieties will produce a better crop if pollinated by other varieties.
Which feijoa trees are self pollinating?
Medium size fruit with smooth, soft and juicy flesh. Early season. If you only have room for one Feijoa tree, plant Unique as it’s the only truly self fertile variety. Apart from ‘Unique’ which is reliably self fertile, all feijoa varieties are only at best partly self fertile.
Do feijoa trees have invasive roots?
This Australian plumbing company recommends them to plant near drains or pipes because “feijoa trees have non-invasive root systems” that won’t block drains.
How often should I water feijoa?
Watering. Feijoa trees will struggle during long dry periods if not supplemented with watering. It is especially important to water deeply and regularly from mid to late summer when the fruit is developing and ripening. Don’t over water as it will plump up the fruit but lose the flavour.
Are coffee grounds good for feijoa?
– Coffee grounds (which are a good carbon source). Use a fork to work coffee grounds in lightly as, if you leave them as a layer on top, they’ll form a hard cake and water won’t be able to permeate. – Grass clippings (best around citrus and subtropicals like feijoas as grass can seed in your garden too).
Should I prune my feijoa tree?
A. You prune feijoas to open up to allow bird pollination, wind movement and sunlight in for fruit ripening. It is not necessary to prune feijoas every year, but if you are going to prune them wait until after fruiting has finished.
Why are my feijoas so small?
Old feijoa trees found in many kiwi gardens (older than 25-30 years) are invariably seedling grown and tend to have small fruit (unless you are very lucky!). Some feijoas do also have a tendency to be biennial bearing i.e. a heavy crop one year, followed by a lighter crop the next year.
How long do feijoa trees last?
30 years
With age and no pruning they can become very dense and twiggy, however feijoas take very well to pruning so are most often seen in neat, compact forms. Feijoas tend to be reasonably long lived and will remain productive for 30 years or more.
Can dogs eat feijoas?
While the pulpy content of the feijoa is ok for dogs to eat, the skin of a feijoa can be toxic and dogs should not eat it.
How many feijoas should you eat?
Consuming two feijoas provides 64 per cent of your recommended daily intake of vitamin C and Feijoa Association Director, Julia Third says they are a useful – and tasty snack to have on hand at this time of year. “Feijoas are really high in vitamin C.
Why are my feijoa not fruiting?
Do the trees look healthy i.e. plenty of healthy green growth and are there any flowers? The most common reasons for no fruit aside from the trees being too young (they take 2-3 years to fruit) is inadequate pollination or poor tree health.
Can you grow feijoa from cuttings?
Feijoa cuttings are said to be hard to root, but in England and Auckland cuttings are preferred. Young wood from branch tips will root in 1 to 2 months with bottom heat. If placed in sand in a glass-covered box in full sun and kept well watered, they will root in 10 days.
What to do with lots of feijoas?
8 ways with feijoas
- No Bake Feijoa and White Chocolate Cheesecake. This no bake feijoa and white chocolate cheesecake is a luxurious way to enjoy feijoas – and perfect for an Easter treat!
- Feijoa Cordial.
- Feijoa Paste.
- Feijoa and Apple Crumble.
- Feijoa Jam.
- Feijoa Fritters.
- Feijoa Salsa.
Can I eat feijoa skin?
Feijoa skins have a very tart flavour but can be used in a number of sweet and savoury dishes. Try a few pieces of skin in your next smoothie for an intense hit of feijoa flavour.
How tall does a feijoa grow?
3-5m high
About Feijoas
At maturity they can reach up to 3-5m high and around 2-3wide but they can be pruned to a smaller tree, can be hedged and are great it pots.
How long do feijoa trees take to grow?
about 3 years
Feijoas take about 3 years to fruit. The yield will increase as the tree grows.
How do I make my feijoas bigger?
A. We recommend feeding your feijoa tree with Tui NovaTec Premium Fertiliser which is high in potassium to sweeten the fruit. Pruning your tree regularly once fruiting has finished will result in bigger fruit. You will get less fruit next year, but the fruit will be bigger in the long run with continued pruning.
How much space does a feijoa tree need?
1.5m apart
Feijoas are self fertile, however, having another close by improves pollination and ultimately fruiting. Birds (mainly blackbirds) are the main pollinators of feijoas. Plant your trees 1.5m apart or you can plant closer if you want to create a hedge or screen.
Lorraine Wade is all about natural food. She loves to cook and bake, and she’s always experimenting with new recipes. Her friends and family are the lucky beneficiaries of her culinary skills! Lorraine also enjoys hiking and exploring nature. She’s a friendly person who loves to chat with others, and she’s always looking for ways to help out in her community.