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Guava Seeds - Red Psidium Guajava
Estimated delivery between February 04 and February 07.
Guava Seeds (Psidium guajava) offer a fantastic opportunity to grow your own tropical fruit in your backyard. Guava is a highly nutritious, sweet, and fragrant fruit that thrives in warm climates. Red Guava, in particular, is prized for its rich flavor and vibrant color, making it a popular choice for fresh eating, juicing, and desserts. These Non-GMO seeds will allow you to cultivate your own healthy fruit-bearing tree with minimal effort. Guavas are known for their numerous health benefits, including high vitamin C content, dietary fiber, and antioxidants.
Key Features
- Common Name: Guava, Red Guava
- Scientific Name: Psidium guajava
- Plant Type: Perennial fruit tree
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
- Watering Needs: Regular watering, but avoid waterlogging
- Height and Spread: Typically grows 10-15 feet tall, with a similar spread
- Harvest Time: Typically 3-4 years from planting
- Hardiness Zones: Best suited for USDA Zones 9-11
- Non-GMO: No genetically modified organisms
Benefits of Red Guava
- High Nutritional Value: Guava is packed with essential nutrients such as vitamin C, A, and dietary fiber, which support immune health and digestion.
- Delicious Flavor: The red variety of guava has a sweet, tropical taste with a fragrant aroma, making it perfect for snacking, smoothies, or desserts.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, Guava trees are relatively low-maintenance and thrive in tropical or subtropical climates.
- Rich in Antioxidants: Guava contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
- Attractive Tree: Guava trees have attractive evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers, making them an ornamental addition to your garden as well as a productive fruit tree.
Planting Instructions
- Site Selection: Choose a sunny location for planting the guava seeds. The tree requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
- Soil Preparation: Guavas prefer slightly acidic to neutral, well-draining soil. If planting in containers, use a good quality potting mix with added organic matter.
- Planting Seeds: Start by soaking the guava seeds for 24 hours before planting. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in soil. Space seeds 4-6 inches apart if planting in rows.
- Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged. Reduce watering during the dormant season.
- Temperature & Humidity: Guava trees grow best in warm temperatures between 75-85°F (24-29°C). They are not frost-tolerant, so plant them in areas with minimal risk of frost.
Care Tips
- Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to promote strong growth and fruiting.
- Pruning: Regularly prune the tree to maintain its shape and to encourage healthy growth. Prune away dead or damaged branches.
- Pest Control: Keep an eye out for common pests such as aphids or whiteflies. Organic pest control methods can be used if necessary.
- Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the tree to help retain moisture and prevent weed growth.
Why Choose Guava Seeds?
Guava trees offer multiple benefits: they are easy to grow, low-maintenance, and produce delicious, sweet fruit. Growing your own guavas gives you access to fresh, homegrown produce while adding a tropical touch to your garden. Whether you're planting in a garden or a container, these Non-GMO Red Guava seeds will help you create a thriving fruit tree.
Plant Guava Seeds today and enjoy fresh, nutritious guavas right from your own backyard!