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.
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.👍🏻
@@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.
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/
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.
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 UA-cam. I do send seeds/cuttings in the post for people who want them, and only charge postage. All the best. 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
@@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
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
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
I walked into a small supermarket in Hobart and was hit by the aroma of Tassie berrys. Lovely.
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.
This is one of the fruits I miss the more from my country. I still can remember its smell and flavor.
Great! Thank you for illuminating us! Excellent!
Nice video, thanks Chris. My Chilean Guava in North Wales has produced a good crop of berries this year.
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
james devlin where did you get the plant from? I'm from Dublin and I can't find anywhere that sells them.
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
@@gotropicaluk8362 i have a small plant about 5 year now about the size of a football Ive taken a kilo of fruit off it this year
Should have said located in Meath Ireland the plant is south facing back garden and has always produced a god crop
How is your bush going 6 years on? Its not clear how long these plants are supposed to live or if they self seed from internet info
The bush is still going strong. I prune it to keep in place… similar to box hedging.👍🏻
@@gotropicaluk8362 Thanks, glad to hear it.
I would describe the taste as a spicy sweet vanilla strawberry, so so good
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.
They are a great little fruit! You’ll soon have more than you know what to do with!😂
Hi. I live in the Uk. What variety of chilean guava have you got in your garden? Is that chilean guava cold hardy?
I have one in my garden
I have one of these with loads of berries. Wondering if it flowers on new or old wood as it were before I try cuttings.
Sunny Gardens they flower on new growth. They are pretty easy to grow from cuttings from to!👍🏻
Спасибо за информацию, очень люблю такие растения. 🌿
Sounds good! :)
Hi, how is this plant now? Fruit size getting bigger?
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.👍🏻
@@gotropicaluk8362 thanks, i will give a try
Does it taste like normal Guava?
Has this plant been under snow since planting, and if so, what is the reaction to snow?
yes it has a some snow on it, and didn’t effect it.👍🏻
@@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.
What is the ground cover you use are they pine needles and where did u buy them from ?
Tom Neal no the ground cover is just old bits of garden and grass trimmings... probably also some hay from cleaning out the guinea pig! Chris
Wow never heard of it Chris where would you buy one of these plants great video too
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
Sorry Chris live in Blackpool Lancs thanks for the offer .
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/
I like it ! But my own has already died . . .😢
what does it's bark looks like?
Hi, does this plant stay roughly around the size of yours in this video or does it get much bigger than this? Thanks, Tom
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.
@@gotropicaluk8362 Ok thanks!
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 UA-cam. I do send seeds/cuttings in the post for people who want them, and only charge postage. All the best. Chris
@@gotropicaluk8362 by any chance do you have any seeds left over? I can swap you some feijoa seeds from export quality NZ varieties if so
Cameron Dawe where in the UK are you based?
In nz they market it as " the new zealand cranberry"
Great information
mark g your welcome. Thanks for watching.
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
hi chris so u use a slow release fertilizer any reccomendations ?
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
being an edible plant would you be happy to use a fertilizer that isnt organic ?
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
Better than strawberries. I have 4 on vancouver island.
Where did you purchase them? I'm in Victoria.
@@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
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😊
I will have seed available in the autumn from the fruit. Give me a message around September and I can send you some! Chris
@@gotropicaluk8362 that wouod be great thank you😊
Hi Chris when is the best time to take cuttings to propagate plants? A friend has one and said I can take some cuttings.
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
Hey Chris, great video!
Gog Pvp Thanks for watching.
Hey dude any chance you could sell me a pup from the ice cream banana? Can't find it anywhere thanks!
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
GoTropicalUK ahh i see and im from Sheffield?
iiTzHaroonP4A ok we can maybe work something out when I have plants available. Unless of course you find some before then. Regards Chris
The real name Is Murta or mutilla, nobody in Chile knows guava that Is false
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