Guava
Guava is a fruit in the Myrtaceae family. It grows best in full sun with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 9-11.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Tropical tree (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Fragrant tropical fruit.
Guava (Psidium guajava) is a fast tropical/subtropical tree or large shrub with fragrant, vitamin-C-rich fruit; tolerates a wider range than many tropicals and fruits young.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Psidium guajava|Hardiness zones: 9-11|Propagation: cutting or grafting|Light: Full sun|Water: Medium|Mature size: 10-20 feet
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Storing & preserving
Refrigerate ripe fruit; ripen firm fruit at room temperature.
- Freeze: Freezes well raw; spread on a tray first so pieces stay loose.
- Preserve: Make jam or water-bath can high-acid fruit.
- Dry: Dehydrate or air-dry, then store airtight away from light.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Growing timeline
Care & troubleshooting
No curated care & troubleshooting advice for guava yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.