Wednesday 19 February 2014

ABC Wednesday - F

Feijoa


This is the flower of the fantastic Feijoa bush.  They were introduced to New Zealand in the 1920's and have become a favourite autumn fruit.


The Feijoa flowers in summer, and the fruit starts falling from late March.   The fruit is very versatile and can be used in jams, cakes, muffins, curries, sauces & wine. The fruit also freezes well.


This is the young fruit forming.  They are egg shaped and fall to the ground when ripe. The birds don't seem to notice them until they fall so don't impact on the amount we can harvest.

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10 comments:

  1. The flowers are lovely and the fruit sounds yummy too. Have a happy day!

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    1. It's an attractive evergreen bush all year round. Might try the wine making this year.

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  2. Lovely photos - I learned about another new flower and fruit, thank you!

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    1. The flowers are pretty for the short time they are out.

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  3. Stunning flower with the added bonus of the versatile fruit. Now I'm wondering what it tastes like.
    Joy - ABC Team

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    1. The fruit are very aromatic, hard to describe the taste - sort of pineapple,apple, mint-ish. They are very distinctive and tasty.

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  4. It is a pretty and unusual to me flower.

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  5. Such a pretty flower but a sad reminder that autumn is coming.

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  6. I discovered these luscious beauties when I got here and am soooo hooked!

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