Unique Feijoa

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New Zealand

Unique is an unpatented New Zealand feijoa cultivar, genuinely noted in real grower and patent-filing documentation for its particular tolerance of clay soils — a real, practical advantage over many other feijoa varieties in less-than-ideal garden soil conditions. It is self-pollinating, ripens early season (documented at around April 18 under Nelson, New Zealand growing conditions in a related patent filing), and produces a smaller fruit, around 85 grams, compared to some of the larger modern patented varieties like Kaiteri and Kakariki, also documented in this database.

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Growing & Care

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 8-10

Chill hours

~150 hours

Pollination

Benefits from a second variety for cross-pollination.

Care info

Begins fruiting earlier in its life than many other feijoa cultivars.

Recommendations

A good choice for impatient growers wanting fruit sooner rather than later.

Flavor Profile

Smooth, juicy, and sweet with classic feijoa flavor

Quick facts

Skin color

Green

Size

Medium

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 8-10

Chill hours

150

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