These are 500 premium Yellow Guava (Psidium guajava) seeds, a tropical variety from Puerto Rico known for its golden-yellow skin and delicious pink flesh. This guava is cherished across the Caribbean for its sweet, aromatic flavor and versatility in the kitchen.
🌱 Scientific name: Psidium guajava
⏳ Germination time: Seeds usually sprout in 4–8 weeks when kept warm (70–85 °F / 21–29 °C) and moist in well-drained soil.
🌿 Time to fruit: Guava trees grown from seed generally begin to bear fruit in 2–5 years, depending on growing conditions.
🍽 Culinary uses: Enjoy fresh, juiced, or blended into smoothies. Perfect for jams, jellies, marmalades, desserts, ice creams, sauces, and traditional Puerto Rican sweets.
🍈 Fruit characteristics: Yellow skin turns golden at maturity, with juicy pink flesh that is sweet, mildly tart, and very fragrant.
🌍 Climate & growth: Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions. Needs full sun, well-drained soil, and warm weather. Ideal for cultivation in Puerto Rico and similar climates.
⚠️ Note: Trees grown from seed may show natural variation in fruit size, sweetness, and seed content, which adds to their uniqueness.
This pack of 500 seeds is perfect for gardeners, tropical fruit collectors, or commercial growers looking to cultivate one of Puerto Rico’s most iconic and flavorful fruits.