Feijoa Key Facts Chart
VARIETY | SHAPE | FRUIT SIZE | FLAVOUR | PULP | SKIN | HEIGHT | SELF-FERTILE | HARVEST | GROWTH HABIT |
APOLLO | Long /ovoid | Large | Sweet & tasty | Smooth & fragrant | Rough Thin | 4mx4m | semi | May Mid-season |
Upright. Vigorous shoot growth |
GEMINI | Obovoid | Small / medium | Strong | Slightly gritty, Soft & juicy | Smooth | 4mx4m | no | Apr/May Early season |
Upright & spreading |
DEN’S CHOICE | Oval | Medium / large | Amazing flavour | Juicy & abundant | Smooth with red dots | 4mx4m | semi | Apr/May Early season |
Upright. Vigorous shoot growth |
KAKAPO | Ovoid | Medium | Sweet & tasty | Abundant, Smooth & juicy | Rough | 4mx4m | no | May Mid-season |
Compact open habit |
OPAL STAR | Ovoid | Medium / large | Sweet & mild | Juicy & abundant | Smooth Thin | 4mx4m | no | June Late season |
Compact & upright |
POUNAMU | Oval | Medium | Tangy & tasty | Juicy & medium | Smooth | 4mx4m | no | Apr/May Early season |
Upright & spreading |
MAMMOTH | Oblong | Medium | Aromatic & Sweet | Slightly gritty Soft & juicy |
Smooth with red dots | 4mx4m | no | May/June Mid - Late Season |
Upright & spreading |
MARION | Ovoid | Medium / large | Mildly aromatic | Slightly gritty Soft & juicy |
Moderately smooth | 4mx4m | no | May Mid-season |
Upright. Vigorous shoot growth |
TRIUMPH | Obovoid | Medium | Mildly aromatic | Slightly gritty Soft & juicy |
Rough | 4mx4m | no | June Late season |
Upright. Vigorous shoot growth |
UNIQUE | Obovoid | Small / medium | Mildly aromatic & sweet | Smooth soft & juicy | Slightly Rough | 4mx4m | yes | Mar/Apr Very Early season |
Upright & spreading |
WIKI TU | Long/ovoid | Large | Tart | Firm | Rough Thick | 3mx3m | no | May/June Mid - Late Season |
Compact |
NOTE:
- Cross pollination ensures a heavy yield with good fruit size and pulp.
- Pollination is completed by birds; therefore in a residential situation a pollinator is not always necessary.