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Where can I find 'Besson' and 'Andre' Feijoa varieties!?

Posted by sfbaygardener (sunset)15,16,17 (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 23, 10 at 13:01

please help?! I've heard these are the best varieties, but I would like to hear your opinion aswell as where I can find them! :) I like non-gritty flesh with nice aroma. aswell as liking coastal regions :)

thanks for your help guys and gals! :)

~Mike


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RE: Where can I find 'Besson' and 'Andre' Feijoa varieties!?

  • Posted by pylot usda 9b, sunset 17 (My Page) on
    Thu, Sep 23, 10 at 20:29

I would recommend contacting Mark Albert in Ukiah, he's the local feijoa expert. I got two plants from him this spring.


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RE: Where can I find 'Besson' and 'Andre' Feijoa varieties!?

Check also with your local chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers. www.crfg.org Al


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RE: Where can I find 'Besson' and 'Andre' Feijoa varieties!?

Nice, do you know how I might be able to get ahold of Mark Albert? an email maybe? thanks for the help guys!

~Mike


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RE: Where can I find 'Besson' and 'Andre' Feijoa varieties!?

  • Posted by pylot usda 9b, sunset 17 (My Page) on
    Fri, Sep 24, 10 at 14:34

His email is albert (his last name) at pacific.net

He has dozens of in ground feijoas he bred himself, and sometimes sells plants. I think his cultivars are called Albert Supreme and Albert's Pride that are supposed to be better than any other that would grow in Nor Cal. Mine haven't fruited yet so I can't say how well they do in SF.


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RE: Where can I find 'Besson' and 'Andre' Feijoa varieties!?

Hi Mike and pylot,
I'd love an update on your feijoa--what varieties you like best of the ones you planted...I am planning on growing a few myself and would appreciate any advice.
Thanks!
MM


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