In 1979, 'Mammoth', 'Coolidge', and 'Triumph' grown from cuttings were being advertised in the New Zealand journal of Agriculture as suitable for export. The Association recommends that growers plant the tried and true 'Triumph'. Bliss' is partially self-incompatible. The botanical variety variegata has variegated foliage. It has been said that feijoa pollen is transferred by birds that are attracted to and eat the flowers, but bees are the chief pollinators.
Poor bearing is usually the result of inadequate pollination.
The feijoa needs a subtropical climate with low humidity. The flavor of the fruit is much better in cool than in warm regions. While the shrub is often said to be adapted to a wide range of soil types and in England does well even where there is a high chalk content, it actually prefers rich organic soil and is not very thrifty on light or sandy terrain. Some believe that an acid soil is best but the feijoa has done well on soil with a pH of 6.2. It is drought-resistant but needs adequate water for fruit production.