Barbie Pink Guava, has soft skin with a pink creamy flesh. This guava almost has no seeds and the seeds are small. The fruit ranges between large and extra large fruit sized guavas the skin will be yellow when ready to pick. The tree is fast growing and can fruit within as little as 1-3 years from cutting.
GROWING GUIDE
- Zone: 9-10B
- Season: Spring/Summer
- Depth: 2-3 inches
- Sun: Prefers full sun; should be in shade/ filtered light until cutting is rooted and acclimated
- Soil Quality: Poor/Rich
- Drought Tolerant: Yes
- Germination Rate: 2-8 weeks
- Each cutting is about 8-10inches long and as thick as a pencil or slightly thicker.
- Keep soil moist and humidity up in order for cuttings to root; once you have your 3rd leaf set you can begin to reduce moisture/ humidity levels
GUAVA BENEFITS AND USES
Guava is loaded with nutrients. Not only does it have more Vitamin C than oranges, guava is also rich in other antioxidants, and has been shown to have a number of great health benefits. Here are just a few of the benefits of eating this tropical fruit.
- Improve Digestion
- Relieve Painful Periods
- Improve Your Immune System
NUTRITION
One guava contains more than twice the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C. In addition to its high Vitamin C content, guava is also packed with other nutrients, including:
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin A
- Potassium
EDIBLE PARTS OF PLANT
- Fruit – The Fruit range in all different sizes, firm to soft skin, flesh can be crunchy like an apple or custard-like, flesh can range between white, red, or pink
- Leaves – The leaves are used in herbal teas
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