How to grow Common Guava

Psidium guajava

Full Sun
Medium

Growing Common guava from seed

It is vital to have very fresh seed, preferably under 2 weeks old! This plant’s seeds do not store well at all.

Aim to sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 3.12 inches (8.0 cm).

Harvesting Common guava

Guava can be harvested when soft to the touch. Also can be harvested green when the tip starts to dry. When yellow it is at its most sweetness.

How long does Common guava take to grow?

These estimates for how long Common guava takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Common guava to germinate?: 42 days
Average 42 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Common guava?: + 360 days
Average 360 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Common guava is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 1080 days
Average 1080 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Common guava?: = 1482 days

Common guava Folklore & Trivia

Extracts from apple guava leaves or bark are implicated in therapeutic mechanisms against cancer, bacterial infections, inflammation and pain. Essential oils from guava leaves display anti-cancer activity.² Leaves and bark are used for gastrointestinal complaints.¹

Other names for Common guava

Guava

Psidium guajava L.

Misspellings: Goiaba, Goaiva, Guayaba, Guayava, Guajaba, Guaiava, Guaiaba, Cream Guava, Asian Guava

Footnotes

¹ Perdue

² Web MD