🍏 Feijoa: Growing Guide
Feijoa (Acca sellowiana) grows best in full sun with moderate watering, and does well at −8 to 35 °C (18–95 °F) in soil with a pH of 5.5–7.0. Space plants about 300 cm (118 in) apart. Expect 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Acca sellowiana |
|---|---|
| Category | Fruit Trees |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Plant spacing | 300 cm (118 in) |
| Soil pH | 5.5–7.0 |
| Comfortable temperature | −8 to 35 °C (18–95 °F) |
| Time to maturity | 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season) |
| Sowing depth | 5 cm (2 in) |
| Height | 200–500 cm (79–197 in) |
When to sow, plant and harvest
The calendar below shows the best months in each climate zone. Pick the zone closest to your garden.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | |||||||||
| Oceanic | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | |||||||||
| Subtropical | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest | Harvest | ||||||||
| Arid / Semi-arid | Plant out | Harvest | Harvest |
- Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Mar · Harvest: Jul–Aug.
- Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar · Harvest: Jun–Jul.
- Subtropical (Southern US, N. Africa, Middle East): Plant out: Feb · Harvest: Jun–Aug.
- Arid / Semi-arid (Arabian Peninsula, inland Australia): Plant out: Feb · Harvest: Jun–Jul.
Watering
Water about every 5 days in summer and about every 14 days in winter. Moderate watering.
Growing tips
Hardy to about −8°C. Pineapple-guava flavor. The flowers are edible! Very easy.
Good companion plants
These plants grow well alongside it:
Frequently asked questions
Feijoa: when should I sow and plant it?
Mediterranean (Greece, Spain, Italy, coastal Turkey): Plant out: Mar · Harvest: Jul–Aug. Oceanic (UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, NW Europe): Plant out: Mar · Harvest: Jun–Jul. Subtropical (Southern US, N. Africa, Middle East): Plant out: Feb · Harvest: Jun–Aug.
Feijoa: how often should I water it?
Water about every 5 days in summer and about every 14 days in winter. Moderate watering.
Feijoa: how far apart should I plant it?
Plant about 300 cm (118 in) apart and sow at a depth of about 5 cm (2 in).
Feijoa: how long does it take to grow?
Plan on 365+ days (a perennial — it takes more than a season).
Feijoa: which plants grow well with it?
Lemon.
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