GROWING GUIDE
- Zone: 9-10B
- Season: Spring/Summer
- Depth: 1/4″ deep
- Sun: Prefers full sun; can tolerate partial shade
- Soil Quality: Poor/Rich
- Drought Tolerant: Yes
- Germination Rate: 2-8 weeks
- Sub-tropical seeds should be planted as fast as possible after receiving them to ensure viability.
- Keep soil moist in order for seeds to germinate; once seeds have sprouted soil can go through dry periods
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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