Guava is a fruit tree of South American origin widely spread in tropical and subtropical regions. Discover the characteristics of this plant:
Description:
- The guava fruit is yellowish with thick skin and pinkish flesh, very aromatic. It is often processed into juice or sorbet.
- The most cultivated species for export, Psidium guajava, forms a tree with a dense crown, generally reaching 10 meters in height. It can also be grown as a low bush to facilitate harvesting.
- Guava leaves are simple and opposite, with an oval or oblong elliptical blade 15 cm long by 5 cm wide. They are evergreen, dark green in color, with a whitish pubescent underside.
Vegetation:
- The guava tree can reach 9 to 10 meters in height, with a dense crown and a slightly knotted trunk. Its leaves are evergreen, dark green in color, with visible yellow veins and a whitish pubescent underside.
- Guava flowering mainly occurs in spring, with isolated white flowers or in groups. The fruits are pear-shaped to round, reaching up to 10 cm in diameter.
Qualities:
- Guava is cold-resistant down to -2 °C. It can also be grown in a pot, producing fruits the same size as a tree in open ground from the age of 2 years up to 40 years. However, flowering and fruiting can be unpredictable in temperate regions.
Growing Tips:
- To grow guava in a pot, use a clay pot with rich soil mixed with sand and compost. Make sure to place 20 cm of clay pellets at the bottom of the pot for good drainage.
Commitment to Quality: The guava seeds offered by SemiSauvage - Permaculture are reproducible, non-hybrid, and adapted to the region near the Auvergne Volcanoes. They are carefully selected, sorted, stored, and packaged, guaranteed free of any chemical treatment, for the greatest pleasure of amateur gardeners.
Grow your own guava tree to enjoy its delicious exotic fruits right at home!
