Waipio Red Guavas come from Waipio, Hawaii The have a nice firm skin with a red creamy flesh. This guava does not carry many seeds and the seeds are small. The fruit ranges between medium and large sized guavas the skin will be bright green almost 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: 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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