The Collins English Dictionary has a definition of Feijoa.
The myrtle family has a species of flowering plant.It is native to the highlands of southern Brazil.It is an ornamental tree and a fruit tree.Although it is not a true name, common names include feijoa, pineapple, and guavasteen.It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is 1–7 metres in height.
Friedrich Sellow, a German who first collected specimen of feijoa in southern Brazil, is honored by the specific name of the species.It has been referred to as "fig guava" or "pineapple guava".[7]
The fruit is about the size of a chicken egg and matures in autumn.It tastes like pineapple, apple, and mint.The flesh is juicy and divided into a seed pulp and flesh that is close to the skin.It is possible to pick the fruit from the tree before it falls to the ground.
The fruit has a texture similar to guava.Some natural cosmetics use the feijoa pulp as an exfoliant.The smell of the fruit is similar to that of a fine perfume.The smell is due to the compounds in the fruit.[8]
It requires at least 50 hours of winter chilling to fruit and is frost tolerant, but will grow in the tropics.Feijoas grow slowly during their first year or two, and young plants can be sensitive to high wind.
In the Northern Hemisphere, this species has been cultivated as far north as western Scotland, but it doesn't fruit every year because of the cold winter temperatures.Fruit set may be adversely affected by summer temperatures above 32 C.Fruit production can be adversely affected by salt in soils.Tolerant to partial shade, regular watering is essential.
Feijoa can be self-fertile.Most require a pollinator.Seedlings may or may not be of usable quality.Accommodations will need to be made for the width of the plants, as well as the need for new growth for fruit production, though igejoas can be kept successfully as a large container plant.
There are landscape plants in Texas, Florida, California, and the maritime Pacific Northwest.They can fruit trees on the east coast of the United States in coastal Georgia and South Carolina, as well as in California.The southernmost Appalachian Mountains and the immediate coastal region from North Carolina to Delaware would warrant further investigation.
The fruit has been grown in New Zealand since the 1920s and has become a popular garden tree.It is available from March to June.There are bees, bumblebees, and medium-sized birds in New Zealand.The silvereye and blackbird are in the cooler parts of the South Island, while the Indian myna is further north.In some areas where the species has been introduced, the trees are not productive due to lack of pollinators.The shrub is free of insect pests, although there is a problem in northern New Zealand.[13]
In the South Caucasus, feijoa has been cultivated in the southern coastal region of Azerbaijan since 1928.It was [13].
The short period of optimum ripeness and full flavor, along with the difficulty in maintaining the fruit in good condition for any length of time, probably explains why feijoas are not exported and where grown commercially, are typically sold close to the source of the crop.intercontinental shipping of feijoa has been successful.[7]
Storekeepers need to be careful when replacing older fruit because of the short shelf life.In some countries, they can be purchased at roadside stalls at a lower price.
Feijoas can be kept cool for a month and still have a few days of shelf life.They can be frozen for a year without a loss in quality.
100 grams of raw feijoa has 55 calories and is full of sugars and fat.40% of the daily value is provided by the raw fruit, but it provides no other vitamins or minerals.
The fruit is usually eaten with a spoon after it is cut in half.The fruit has a sweet seed and flesh that is close to the skin.The contents can be torn or bitten in half and eaten.An alternative method is to bite the end off and then tear the fruit in half length-wise, exposing a larger surface with less curvature and using one's teeth to remove the skin.
A feijoa can be used to make an interesting addition to a fruit smoothie, as well as making wine or cider.The flavour is aromatic, strong and complex, inviting comparison with other fruit, and often contains a faint wintergreen-like aftertaste.Feijoa yogurt, fruit drinks, jam, ice cream, and such can be purchased in New Zealand.It can be cooked and used in dishes with fruit.It's a popular ingredient.The strong, complex flavour of feijoas can be combined with other fruits or vegetables in a creative and complex undertaking.