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Guava Tree Grow Kit – Tropical Fruit Tree from Seed
Guava Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEPsidium guajava
USD 14.99
100 in stock
Guava is a fast tropical fruit tree with fragrant flowers and sweet, aromatic fruit you can grow in a pot.
GERMINATION14-28 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)
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Light02
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Temperature03
75-85F
Hardiness04
USDA Zones 9-11 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
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Guava care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Psidium guajava
- Common names
- Tropical Guava
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Genus
- Psidium
- Species
- P. guajava
Start growing
Frost-free zones only (or container). Full sun.
Growing with your kit
Seeds In A Cup® presents this as a Tropical Indoor Project for temperate zones.
Propagation
Seed (variable) or air-layering.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Fruits year-round in tropics.
Growing conditions
Tropical and subtropical scrubland.
Weather & tolerances
Drought tolerant; sensitive to frost.
Pests & plant health
Fruit flies.
Plant safety
Safe.
Botanical features
Evergreen shrub/tree with peeling copper bark and aromatic fruit.
Varieties
‘Ruby Supreme’, ‘Homestead’.
Garden & everyday uses
Juice, jams, fresh fruit (High Vitamin C)
Native range & distribution
Native to Central and South America.
Conservation
Secure; invasive in Hawaii/Galapagos.
Name origins
From the Arawak name ‘guayaba’.
History
Spread across the tropics by Portuguese and Spanish traders.
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How do I grow Guava Tree from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Guava Tree seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Guava Tree seeds take to germinate?
Guava Tree seeds typically sprout in 14-28 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Guava Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Guava Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11 (Outdoor), or kept in a container in colder regions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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How to Grow Guava: Complete Seed-to-Harvest Guide
A comprehensive, data-grounded guide to growing Guava, including seed starting, site planning, care, problems, harvest, safety, and FAQs.
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Guava From Seed: A Step-by-Step Garden Planning and Planting Blueprint
Learn how to plan, start, transplant, and care for Guava with a structured seed-to-garden workflow and clear answers to common questions.
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Guava Problems Solved: Pests, Diseases, Yellow Leaves, and Seasonal Care
A practical troubleshooting guide for Guava covering diagnosis, pest and disease prevention, environmental stress, seasonal care, and FAQs.
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Guava Harvest Guide: Uses, Varieties, Storage, and Home-Garden Success
Explore Guava harvest timing, documented uses, variety selection, safe handling, propagation, and practical home-garden planning.
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Guava Plant Profile: Botany, Origins, Growing Facts, Safety, and FAQs
An educational botanical profile of Guava, including taxonomy, history, distribution, cultivation facts, safety considerations, and FAQs.
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