Feijoa Tagan is best suited in a position that gets

• Full sun

Feijoa Tagan is

• Frost Tolerant
• Edible
• Flowering
• Attracts pollinators
• Cold hardy
• Evergreen

Feijoa Tagan will thrive in soil that is

• Nutrient rich
• Free draining

Plant feijoas in full sun for the best flowering and fruit production.

For best results:

Choose a position with at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.
Shelter young plants from strong prevailing winds until established.
Allow adequate space for good airflow and easy harvesting.

Water regularly during the first one to two summers while the plant establishes.

Once established, feijoas are relatively drought tolerant but perform best with regular watering during:

Extended dry periods.
Flowering.
Fruit development.

Consistent moisture helps produce larger, juicier fruit.

Feed annually in early spring with:

Compost or well-rotted organic matter.
A balanced fruit tree fertiliser.

An additional light feed after harvesting can encourage strong growth for the following season.

Many modern feijoa varieties are self-fertile, meaning they will produce fruit on their own.

However, planting two different varieties nearby often improves:

Fruit size
Fruit set
Overall yield

At CJ's we stock a range of proven New Zealand varieties, including Unique, Apollo, Tagan and Arhart, allowing you to choose varieties that suit your climate and harvest preferences.

Feijoas require very little pruning.

For best results:

Remove dead, damaged or crossing branches.
Thin crowded growth to improve airflow and light penetration.
Prune immediately after harvesting if shaping is required.
Regular trimming can maintain a dense hedge if desired.

Avoid heavy pruning immediately before flowering.

Fruit is ready when it naturally falls from the tree.

For the best flavour:

Collect fruit daily during the harvest season.
Allow freshly fallen fruit to soften for a day or two if desired.
Refrigerate ripe fruit for up to two weeks.

Feijoas are delicious eaten fresh or used in:

Smoothies
Muffins
Cakes
Chutneys
Jam
Crumbles
Ice cream
Frost and Winter Care

Feijoas are highly frost hardy and grow well throughout much of New Zealand.

They also require very little winter care.

Young plants benefit from:

Mulching around the root zone.
Regular watering during prolonged dry winters.
Protection from severe frosts during their first winter in colder inland districts.
Pest and Disease Management

Feijoas are generally very healthy and trouble free.

Occasionally monitor for:

Scale insects
Aphids
Leaf spot in humid conditions
Birds feeding on ripening fruit

Good airflow and regular garden hygiene help minimise most issues.