{"product_id":"acca-sellowiana","title":"Acca sellowiana","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcca sellowiana, best known as \u003cstrong\u003eFeijoa\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFeijoa sellowiana\u003c\/strong\u003e or Guayabo, is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It produces \u003cstrong\u003esmall green fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e with pulp rich in health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e9x9x20 pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eMyrtaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eShrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eWhite-pink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eMay, June\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDown to -10°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003ePartial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION OF ACCA SELLOWIANA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeijoa\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evergreen plant with a shrubby habit, capable of reaching a height of around 3-4 metres. It is highly sought after as an ornamental plant, both for its attractive grey-green foliage and its truly distinctive white-pink flowers. In late spring, Acca sellowiana produces many clusters of striking white flowers with fleshy petals, enhanced by long coral-red stamens and yellow anthers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white petals of the \u003cstrong\u003eFeijoa sellowiana\u003c\/strong\u003e flower are edible and have a distinctive sweet flavour. They can be used to enhance fruit salads or even salads if you enjoy creating contrasting flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCHARACTERISTICS AND PROPERTIES OF FEIJOA FRUIT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a long time considered “merely” an exotic ornamental plant, Feijoa has now established its own recognised status as a fruit plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcca sellowiana produces small fruits that resemble a hen’s egg in both shape and size. These fruits have a fairly firm green skin enclosing white, jelly-like pulp filled with small seeds that do not interfere with eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeijoa fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e have a sweet and slightly tart flavour, often described as a blend of pineapple and strawberry. The most convenient way to eat Feijoa fruit is to cut it in half and scoop out the pulp with a teaspoon, but it can also be used to make fruit salads or jams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeijoa fruits ripen in autumn and are fully ripe when they drop spontaneously from the tree. They are fruits rich in \u003cstrong\u003ehealth benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: they are very low in calories as they are 80% water, they are rich in fibre and contain a lot of vitamin B9 (the famous folic acid, which is essential for pregnant women). They also help lower cholesterol thanks to their omega-3 content, and are recommended for preventing thyroid diseases: Feijoa fruits have a high iodine content, which is extremely useful for combating “goitre” caused by a deficiency of this mineral in people with thyroid problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCULTIVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FEIJOA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeijoa sellowiana\u003c\/strong\u003e can be grown in the ground or in pots. It prefers partial shade, provided it receives at least a few hours of sunlight. Although it is native to very warm climates, it can tolerate fairly low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcca sellowiana prefers well-drained soils and is sensitive to waterlogging. It is a hardy and low-maintenance plant, but it may be a good idea to give it a little extra help with additional watering during the flowering and fruiting period, especially if you live in a particularly dry area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePruning should be kept to the bare minimum during the first years of the \u003cstrong\u003eFeijoa plant’s\u003c\/strong\u003e life: it is a very slow-growing plant that needs time to develop its structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor optimal results, Acca sellowiana plants should be spaced about 5 metres apart. This plant has proven to do exceptionally well in southern Italy, Tuscany and Liguria. More generally, we can say that places where olive trees grow vigorously are very likely also suitable for \u003cstrong\u003egrowing Feijoa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BotanicalDryGarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36701079240872,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/0727\/2104\/products\/acca-sellowiana-bg-tr.png?v=1617194390","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/en-be\/products\/acca-sellowiana","provider":"BotanicalDryGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}