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Guava Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEPsidium guajava
USD 14.99
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Guava is a fast tropical fruit tree with fragrant flowers and sweet, aromatic fruit you can grow in a pot.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
75-85F
USDA Zones 9-11 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Guava care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Psidium guajava
- Common names
- Tropical Guava
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Genus
- Psidium
- Species
- P. guajava
Start growing
Frost-free zones only (or container). Full sun.
Growing with your kit
Seeds In A Cup® presents this as a Tropical Indoor Project for temperate zones.
Propagation
Seed (variable) or air-layering.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Fruits year-round in tropics.
Growing conditions
Tropical and subtropical scrubland.
Weather & tolerances
Drought tolerant; sensitive to frost.
Pests & plant health
Fruit flies.
Plant safety
Safe.
Botanical features
Evergreen shrub/tree with peeling copper bark and aromatic fruit.
Varieties
‘Ruby Supreme’, ‘Homestead’.
Garden & everyday uses
Juice, jams, fresh fruit (High Vitamin C)
Native range & distribution
Native to Central and South America.
Conservation
Secure; invasive in Hawaii/Galapagos.
Name origins
From the Arawak name ‘guayaba’.
History
Spread across the tropics by Portuguese and Spanish traders.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-1777 — USD 14.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Guava Tree from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Guava Tree seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Guava Tree seeds take to germinate?
Guava Tree seeds typically sprout in 14-28 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Guava Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Guava Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11 (Outdoor), or kept in a container in colder regions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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