How to Grow Guava

A warm-season fruit for the home garden across the warmer US.

Guava is a rewarding warm-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Plant Guava in spring once the soil has warmed and all frost has passed. In the warmest regions a second crop is possible in late summer. See your region on the guava page for exact timing.

Varieties

Ruby Supreme, Sweet pink-fleshed guava (Florida fruit nurseries)
Pineapple Guava (Feijoa), Hardier relative for cooler areas (nurseries)

How to grow it

Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
Spacing: about 400 cm (157 in) between plants.
Sowing: sow about 20 cm deep.
Water: roughly 10 L per plant every 3 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

In humid regions, Anthracnose can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Guava is usually ready to harvest within roughly 18 months once established. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

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