The Chilean Guava (Ugni molinae) the Calafate (Berberis microphylla), and the Maqui berry (Aristotelia chilensis) are the best native berry of Chile; and the Queule (Gomortega keule) the best native fruit.
You can eat direct, or with quince cooked together or you can put into the Bottle whit etilic alcohol and made a liquor, Is so taste this fruit and very sweet
I have a Chilean guava growing here on the West coast in Ireland and the fruit is lovely. I let them get very dark before I eat, sometimes as late as Christmas. I was in a supermarket in Tasmania and could smell them before I saw them, marketed as Tassiberries, very aromatic. Have you tried Feijoas ? gorgeous fruit, very popular in NZ, I haven't had any fruit yet as mine are in pots outside but I'm hoping that might change when I get a greenhouse. Please try them.
james devlin just recently visited western Ireland. We were in county mayo for a week visiting friends. Beautiful scenery! my Chilean guava berries are all done by end of november. Some are still good after that, but I find they get overripe and taste a bit fermented, so autumn for us is the best time for them. I do grow feijoa, it’s been in the ground for a couple of years now and has produced a few fruit. I’ve read that it will normally take 6 years in the ground before fruiting comes into full swing! You can briefly see the feijoa and fruit, in my recent video about citrus. I will plan to do a video purely on the feijoa soon. Thanks for your comments. Chris
Irish fruit and berries hi there. Not sure if you’ve managed to find some Chilean guavas yet but I will have seed available in the autumn. Happy to send you some. All the best. Chris
Iv got three plants now, bought three last year, had two of them fruit, the third didnt. This year all three plants have flowers, so fingers crossed, two different varieties and a variegated one too.
No they can grow quite large if left unpruned, but can be cut back to fit any space. Very similar to box hedging. Obviously the larger the plant the more fruit you will get.
Colin Woodward thanks Colin. There aren't really that well known, for something that will grow pretty easily here. You can probably find them online? Are you local to Suffolk? I do have some young plants available for collection. Chris
Here you go : www.suttons.co.uk/Gardening/Vegetable+Seeds/Developed+by+James+Wong/Chilean+Guava+Plant+-+KA-POW_239380.htm or www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/ugni-molinae-ka-pow-pbr/classid.2000020996/
@@gotropicaluk8362 Thanks for the reply. I also want to try to grow this plant in our climate. In our record cold weather, the temperature dropped to minus 10 Celsius. Judging by some sources, this plant can withstand even such cold weather in adulthood.
@@OguzKipchak I’m sure if -10c is a one off and the plant is a good size and well established it should be fine. They produce hundreds of berries every year without any attention from me, and so is a great plant to have in the landscape.👍🏻
@@gotropicaluk8362 That's right, minus 10 Celsius happens very rarely. Every 30-50 years. Usually it does not fall below minus 6. Usually it snows 4-5 times during the whole winter and melts quickly. In extreme cases, young plants can be protected from the cold until they get stronger. Can I ask if you have tried to grow yumberry (myrica rubra) ? Or have you heard that in the United Kingdom someone has grown this plant. It is written that it withstands at least minus 8 Celsius and has a very pleasant taste.
Hi, can these be grown indoors and moved outdoors during the summer months? I'm in the west midlands nf not tusing how cold it gets here. I would love to try grow some seeds, how can i purchase seeds from you😊
hii, so this Chilean Guava does not taste anything like guava.. rather like berries.. is it hardy enough to be in UK winter outside without protection ? i am at germany.. should be able to grow one as well right ? thanks andrew
andrew ysk depends on your local climate. They will grow outside in the south of the uk without any protection. Not sure about Germany? They will take temps down to -6c, so if your winters get colder than that, you may need to grow it in a pot, and move it under protection. The fruit is not actually related to true guavas, rather they look more like a blueberry/cranberry size fruit. Taste a bit like strawberry bubble gum sherbet. Chris
Hi i mixed 50 % organic farmyard manure 50 % vegetable compost with added perlite so im hoping this will be suitable for it to grow my question is what fertilizer would you reccommend to use and how often ?
Tom Neal hi Tom, I normally find a general time release fertiliser around the base of the plant in spring does the job. Treat them the same as you would blueberries and you won’t go far wrong. All the best. Chris
Tom Neal I don’t stick to any specific brands, see what’s about in the nurseries. It will say ‘controlled release’ or ‘time release’ on the packet. There’s some useful information on the rhs website on the subject. I’ve added the link below. www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=304
Tom Neal when we talk about Artificial fertilisers, they have the nutrients plants need, (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium as well as other minerals) in a form that plants can take up directly. These can be found in ‘time release’ types, or in liquid form like ‘tomorite’. Organic fertiliser would be things like bone meal, seaweeds and pelleted chicken manure. These nutrients have to be broken down by the bacteria in the soil before it becomes available to the plants. It’s swings and roundabouts really, different types of fertiliser for different needs. Have a look at the RHS link, it will help you to choose the one that’s right for you. Regards Chris
The plant is much bigger, but the fruit size is still similar. If the plant gets plenty of water during the growing season the fruits will be bigger and juicier.👍🏻
Hi Chris I'm not sure I'd agree with your comments about soil. I'm in Enfield, London and the one I purchased from Suttons didn't seem to like the stuff we get around here. I'm going to try again, in a pot with ericaceous compost. One thing that really annoys is that no one seems to sell the seed at a reasonable price.
Everything I’ve read online suggests that it isn’t to fussy about soil, but I do agree with you and think they prefer slightly acidic soil. The soil in my garden is on the acidic side. You will probably do better in a pot with ericaceous. I’m happy to send you seed in the autumn when the fruit is ready if you’d like? Regards Chris
@@gotropicaluk8362 Thanks for the offer Chris, but I'll probably buy another plant in the next month or so, which means I won't have to wait another year to get a plant established. However I do think there would be a reasonable market on eBay for fairly priced seeds, as those offering it at the moment are charging silly prices.
David Getling one of the best places to look for seed is Facebook. Either individuals who have them or there’s a number of seed/plant groups. That or contacting someone who is growing plants through RU-vid. I do send seeds/cuttings in the post for people who want them, and only charge postage. All the best. Chris
@@asuwish7640 looks like I lost a fair bit of the tips to that bad polar vortex and I didn’t have them well mulched or protected but bottom third of the plants look okay. About 18” tall, still young. I am mid-island
iiTzHaroonP4A at the moment they haven’t produced any pups. Am hoping they will start sending some up next year. Will let you know. Are you local? Chris
