Q.
I have four feijoas trees (two Kakariki, two of another type) in one area, but they are all early season varieties. I would like to extend my feijoa harvest, what variety should I go for? Also, how close does it need to be planted to the other trees to get pollinated? Bron.
A.
Later ripening varieties including Opal Star, Wiki Tu and Triumph.
The tree needs to be planting within around 15 metres, with a reasonably direct flight line (ie not tucked away around the corner of the house) as the birds need to be able to easily move between the trees – as they transfer the pollen between flowers on their beaks and chests!
Feijoa should be fed regularly from spring to after harvest to ensure a healthy tree and bumper harvest. It’s important to provide a balance of Nitrogen (N, for leafy growth), Phosphorus (P, for root development) and Potassium (K, for flowering and fruit production). Use Tui Enrich Fruit, Citrus, Tree & Shrub controlled release fertiliser or Tui NovaTec Premium fertiliser for best results.
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Which feijoas should I plant to extend my season? Comments
Not extending the season related but feijoa realated... we had HEAPS of bark left over from chopping down pine trees, I spread it very thick under our two fejoa trees (no idea what type, they came with the house) after having a couple of years of OK fruit, putting the bark down in autumn/ winter, we got huge fejoa fruit... I read bark has next to no value as a mulch breaking down to feed trees. There were masses of worms, any organic matter that feeds worms will feed the trees... it's not the organic matter alone... it's the worm pee and soil microbiology created by healthy soil :-)
Suzanne
Great information Suzanne, thank you for sharing this. Enjoy your bumper feijoas! - Tui Team
jenna
One of my feijoa trees this year had skin damage. Wide brown marks like veins on a leaf made by what? I cannot work it out. The fruit was okay, I couldn't find any insect. Not quava moth, not Myrtle rust.i don't want it in any of my other 30 trees. The leaves on the tree look okay. Help. I have a photo which will show the problem better than my description.
Connie
Hi Connie, thanks for getting in touch. Is the fruit okay inside? If you can email the photo to info@tuiproducts.co.nz we will take a look and advise. Thanks, Tui Team
jenna