General
feijoa
What does feijoa mean?
An egg-shaped green fruit with sweet, aromatic flesh, hugely popular in New Zealand where backyard trees drop them by the bucketload in autumn.
"The neighbours left a bag of feijoas on our doorstep again."
Origin
Named after Portuguese naturalist João da Silva Feijó; the fruit is beloved and widely grown in New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
What is a feijoa?
A feijoa is a small, egg-shaped green fruit with sweet, fragrant flesh, extremely popular in New Zealand where it's grown in many backyards.
What does a feijoa taste like?
It has a sweet, aromatic, slightly tart flavour often described as a mix of pineapple, guava and mint.
When are feijoas in season in New Zealand?
Feijoas ripen in autumn, when backyard trees drop them in large quantities, hence the tradition of neighbours giving away bags of them.
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