Feijoa Seeds

FEIJOA Seeds

Botanical Name: Acca sellowiana
Other Names: Pineapple Guava, Guavasteen

• Evergreen fruiting shrub with attractive silvery foliage and striking red and white flowers.
• Produces sweet, aromatic green fruits with a unique pineapple-like flavour.
• Hardy and adaptable species suited to temperate and subtropical climates.
• Tolerant of wind, light frost, and coastal conditions once established.
• Ideal for hedging, screening, or edible landscaping projects.
• Showy flowers attract bees and pollinators in spring.
• Low-maintenance and moderately drought-tolerant once established.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Evergreen fruiting shrub / small tree
• Plant Height: 2–4 m tall; can be pruned for hedging

Sowing Information

• Germination: 2–6 weeks (can be variable)
• Depth: Sow 5 mm below surface
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Sow Where: Seed trays, pots, or direct sow in prepared sites
• Soil Type: Well-draining soils; tolerates sandy and loamy soils
• Spacing: 1.5–3 m between plants

Growing Tips

• Use a free-draining seed mix and avoid waterlogged soils.
• Keep soil lightly moist during germination and early growth.
• Prune to shape and encourage dense growth for hedging.
• Fertilise lightly in spring to support flowering and fruiting.

Flowering & Fruiting

Showy red and white flowers appear in spring, followed by oval green fruits in autumn with fragrant, sweet flesh.

Traditional & Practical Uses

• Fruits eaten fresh or used in desserts, jams, and preserves.
• Widely planted for edible hedges and privacy screening.
• Suitable for coastal gardens and wind-exposed sites.

When to Sow Feijoa in Your Climate