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Guava Tree Grow Kit – Tropical Fruit Tree from Seed

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.

GERMINATION14-28 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

14-28 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

75-85F

Hardiness04

USDA Zones 9-11 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)

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Guava care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Psidium guajava
Common names
Tropical Guava
Family
Myrtaceae
Genus
Psidium
Species
P. guajava
01

Start growing

Frost-free zones only (or container). Full sun.

02

Growing with your kit

Seeds In A Cup® presents this as a Tropical Indoor Project for temperate zones.

03

Propagation

Seed (variable) or air-layering.

04

Seasonal growth & harvest

Fruits year-round in tropics.

05

Growing conditions

Tropical and subtropical scrubland.

06

Weather & tolerances

Drought tolerant; sensitive to frost.

07

Pests & plant health

Fruit flies.

08

Plant safety

Safe.

09

Botanical features

Evergreen shrub/tree with peeling copper bark and aromatic fruit.

10

Varieties

‘Ruby Supreme’, ‘Homestead’.

11

Garden & everyday uses

Juice, jams, fresh fruit (High Vitamin C)

12

Native range & distribution

Native to Central and South America.

13

Conservation

Secure; invasive in Hawaii/Galapagos.

14

Name origins

From the Arawak name ‘guayaba’.

15

History

Spread across the tropics by Portuguese and Spanish traders.

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Guava is a fast tropical fruit tree with fragrant flowers and sweet, aromatic fruit you can grow in a pot. How to grow Guava Tree from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Guava Tree sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Guava Tree at a glance Botanical name: Psidium guajava Germination: 14-28 days at 75-85F USDA zones: USDA Zones 9-11 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor) Mature size: Any Zone If grown indoors Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Guava Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit? 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. What if my seeds don't sprout?
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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.

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