Delicious Tropical Fruits
Produces aromatic guava fruits with flavorful flesh that may range from white to pink or reddish colors.
Psidium guajava Guava Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Psidium Guajava Guava Seeds
Guava (Psidium guajava), commonly known as tropical guava, is a fruit-bearing evergreen tree valued for its fragrant foliage and delicious, vitamin C-rich fruits. It produces attractive white flowers followed by round to oval fruits with aromatic flesh that may be white, pink, or reddish depending on the variety. Guava trees are well suited to tropical and subtropical gardens, backyard orchards, and suitable large containers. They grow best in warm conditions with plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil.
Tropical Fruit Tree
Edible Fruits
Evergreen Foliage
Warm Climate Growing
Key Features
Fragrant White Flowers
Develops attractive white flowers with prominent stamens that add seasonal interest to the tree.
Evergreen Growth
Features green foliage and a branching growth habit suitable for tropical gardens and backyard orchards.
Multiple Growing Options
Can be grown in suitable outdoor garden spaces or large containers in warm and protected locations.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Psidium guajava
Popular tropical fruit-bearing tree
Produces aromatic edible guavas
White flowers with prominent stamens
Green evergreen foliage
Suitable for tropical backyard gardens
Can grow in large containers
Attracts pollinating insects
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Psidium guajava |
| Common Name | Guava; Common Guava; Tropical Guava |
| Plant Family | Myrtaceae |
| Seed Type | Fruit Tree Seeds |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Tropical Fruit Tree |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching tree or large shrub |
| Flower Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Varies by variety; green to yellow skin with white, pink, or reddish flesh |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 9–11; frost protection is important in cooler climates |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer in cooler subtropical regions; warm growing seasons in tropical climates |
| Seed Starting | Sow approximately 0.5–1 cm deep in warm, moist, well-drained growing medium |
| Germination Time | Approximately 2–8 weeks, depending on seed freshness and growing conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 20–30°C (68–86°F) |
| Sunlight | Full sun for healthy growth and fruit production |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil with good organic matter |
| Watering | Regular watering during establishment; maintain suitable moisture without prolonged waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 3–10 m tall, depending on variety and growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 4–6 m apart for many backyard planting situations; adjust according to variety and pruning |
| Fruit Production | Seed-grown trees may take approximately 3–8 years to produce fruit |
| Propagation Method | Seeds, air layering, cuttings, budding, and grafting |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy guava seeds and soak them in clean water for approximately 12–24 hours to help soften the seed coat. Fresh seeds are generally preferred for better germination.
Select healthy guava seeds and soak them in clean water for approximately 12–24 hours to help soften the seed coat. Fresh seeds are generally preferred for better germination.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Fill seed trays or small pots with a light, fertile, well-drained seed-starting mixture. Make sure the containers have drainage holes to prevent excess water accumulation.
Fill seed trays or small pots with a light, fertile, well-drained seed-starting mixture. Make sure the containers have drainage holes to prevent excess water accumulation.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow the seeds approximately 0.5–1 cm deep and lightly cover them with growing medium. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide warm temperatures around 20–30°C.
Sow the seeds approximately 0.5–1 cm deep and lightly cover them with growing medium. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide warm temperatures around 20–30°C.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Water
Place the growing containers in a warm location with bright light. Once seedlings emerge, gradually provide more sunlight and water regularly without waterlogging the soil.
Place the growing containers in a warm location with bright light. Once seedlings emerge, gradually provide more sunlight and water regularly without waterlogging the soil.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
When seedlings become strong enough to handle, transplant them into larger pots or a suitable outdoor location. Choose a sunny position, provide adequate space, and maintain regular watering during establishment. Remember that seed-grown guava trees can vary in fruit quality and may take several years to produce fruit.
When seedlings become strong enough to handle, transplant them into larger pots or a suitable outdoor location. Choose a sunny position, provide adequate space, and maintain regular watering during establishment. Remember that seed-grown guava trees can vary in fruit quality and may take several years to produce fruit.
Grow Your Own Tropical Guava Tree
Bring tropical fruit-growing interest to your garden with Psidium guajava Guava Seeds. Known for its fragrant white flowers, attractive green foliage, and flavorful edible fruits, guava is a wonderful addition to suitable warm-climate gardens and backyard orchards. Provide plenty of sunlight, warm temperatures, and well-drained soil to support healthy plant development. Remember that seed-grown trees may produce fruits with characteristics different from the parent plant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about growing guava from seeds, germination time, and fruit production.
How long does it take for guava seeds to germinate?
Guava seeds generally germinate within 2–8 weeks under favorable conditions. Fresh seeds, warm temperatures between 20–30°C, and consistently moist, well-drained soil can support successful germination. Germination time may vary depending on seed freshness and environmental conditions.
How do you grow a guava tree from seed?
Soak healthy guava seeds in clean water for approximately 12–24 hours before sowing. Plant them about 0.5–1 cm deep in a well-drained growing medium. Keep the soil moist and warm until seedlings emerge. Once established, transplant the seedlings into larger containers or a sunny garden location. Seed-grown trees may not produce fruits identical to the parent plant.
How many years does a guava tree take to produce fruit from seed?
Guava trees grown from seeds may begin producing fruit in approximately 3–8 years, depending on the variety, climate, and growing conditions. Seedling trees can vary in fruit size, flavor, and quality. Grafted or air-layered guava plants generally offer more predictable fruit characteristics and earlier production than many seed-grown trees.