Feijoa: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
How do you plant a feijoa in your garden?
Choose a sunny, sheltered position for your feijoa, allowing enough space for its mature width. Check whether your climate permits overwintering outdoors. In a cold region, a movable container may be more suitable than an exposed planting. In spring, wait until the risk of severe frost has passed, and avoid periods of intense heat or drought as well.
The soil must let water drain away. A layer of sand or gravel at the bottom of the hole does not solve persistently waterlogged ground. Choose a genuinely draining site or container growing instead. Moisten the root ball, dig a hole wider than it and keep the depth suitable for restoring its original level. Backfill with the excavated soil and firm gently without burying the shrub's base more deeply.
Water after planting and monitor moisture during establishment. Add mulch, keeping the base clear, to protect shallow roots and reduce weeds. A container needs drainage holes and suitable compost. If you want fruit, check the variety's self-fertility: some cultivars need a compatible partner. Good establishment gives the plant a sound start, while fruiting still depends on its variety and surroundings.
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