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Pineapple guavas are ripening: grow your own
 Pineapple guava fruit is ripening now in our Greenville, South Carolina garden. Despite its tropical flavor, this evergreen shrub can grow and fruit in climates much cooler than most people expect. Grow pineapple guavaPineapple guava, also called feijoa, can serve as an edible landscape plant, hedge, or small fruit tree. The guide compares cultivars, cold hardiness, mature size, self-fertility, and ripening time so you can choose a plant suited to your space and climate. Read the pineapple guava growing guide DO YOU NEED MORE THAN ONE? Some cultivars are self-fertile, while others produce better with a compatible pollination partner. Even self-fertile plants can benefit from having another cultivar nearby. Choose with mature size and ripening time in mind, especially in areas with shorter warm seasons. Edible flowers and fall fruitThe thick flower petals are sweet and edible. Pulling a few petals does not necessarily prevent fruit development if the flower’s reproductive parts remain intact. In Greenville, the fruit usually ripens from late September through October. Ripe fruit falls naturally, so keep the ground beneath the plant visible and gather fruit promptly. Learn more about pineapple guavas  Make blender ice creamFrozen pineapple guava pulp can become a tropical-tasting ice cream in a blender without added sugar - or using an ice cream machine. Make pineapple guava ice cream Here’s to growing tropical flavors in unexpected climates, Aaron & Susan
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