plant guava seeds in pot Guava Tree 'Indonesian White Seedless' – Incredible Edible Landscapes

plant guava seeds in pot Guava Tree 'Indonesian White Seedless' – Incredible Edible LandscapesThis is a rare guava variety we obtained from our friend Celeste in Sarasota, FL. The fruit is a tan beige color when ripe, with a shape that is overall round, but sometimes has pumpkin like ridges. A large one can be the size of a softball. The unique and appealing thing about this guava is that its almost completely seedless there is only a small, nearly empty seed cavity at the center of the fruit. The fruit is very fragrant with a strong guava

This is a rare guava variety we obtained from our friend Celeste in Sarasota, FL.  The fruit is a tan/beige color when ripe, with a shape that is overall round, but sometimes has pumpkin-like ridges.  A large one can be the size of a softball.  The unique and appealing thing about this guava is that it’s almost completely seedless– there is only a small, nearly empty seed cavity at the center of the fruit.  The fruit is very fragrant with a strong guava aroma, and because it’s seedless the texture is different from other guavas, almost like biting into a fine pear.  From our experience, this seedless guava variety is fairly resistant to fruit flies as well, as long as it’s not left to become overripe.   These are grafted or air-layered trees.

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Latin name - Psidium spp.

Guava, or Guayaba in Spanish, is a fruit known around the world and most commonly its pulp is used to make sauces, jams, pastries and baked goods.  Guava juice and milkshakes are popular in Latin cuisine, and the fruit is also eaten out of hand or in fruit salads.  They are quite aromatic, and sweet with a slight subacid flavor.  Some Guavas have a flavor similar to lemonade, others closer to apple.  The fruit is full of vitamin C as well as other healthy vitamins and minerals.

Guava trees are very productive, fruiting several times per year and beginning production at a young age.  Most of the harvest occurs in Spring and Summer, but it’s not uncommon to find some ripe Guava fruit on your tree in the cooler months.  The common Guava, which we refer to as “Tropical” is the species Psidium guajava.  It is a fast growing, small to medium size tree with lush, light green foliage.  Guava trees often have multiple trunks but can also be pruned to a standard shape.  The flowers are showy and fragrant, and fruit matures quickly, ready to pick in about 2-3 months.  Guava trees grow best in full sun, and take well to heavy pruning.  They are fairly drought tolerant but benefit greatly from irrigation, especially when bearing fruit.

We also grow Psidium cattleyanum, or Cattley Guava.  This species is a compact and ornamental tree with smaller, glossy leaves.  Cattley Guava fruit are about the size of a key lime or slightly larger, with a sweet aroma and flavor.  We recommend Cattley Guava for those with smaller spaces, HOAs, or container growing.  They are productive many months of the year, with most fruit ripening in Spring.

Guava trees do best in full sun, but will adapt to semi-shaded conditions, particularly the Cattley Guava.  They can withstand dry weather when established, but we recommend irrigating and mulching your trees for best results.  Establishing quickly and producing reliably, Guava trees are a wonderful addition to your Food Forest and will fill your harvest basket with their abundant fruit.

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Size: P. guajava– 10-15’ tall x 10’ wide, can be pruned heavily

Sun Requirements:  Full sun to part shade

Cold Hardy: P. guajava– 28 degrees

Harvest Season:  Spring/Summer mostly

Watering requirements: Drought tolerant, benefitting from supplemental watering during fruit bearing periods.

Food Forest Layer: Sub Canopy, Understory