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Guava 'Ki Nok' (Psidium guajava)
€3,95 EUR
Unit price perExpected delivery date: 17 April to 24 April.
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SEEDS (20pcs/bag)
Common names: Guava, Guajava, Guayava, Yellow Guava
Scientific name: Psidium guajava
Family: Myrtaceae
Plant history & use:
Guava is a tropical fruit tree that originally comes from Central and South America. The variety 'Ki Nok' is a variety that has emerged in Southeast Asia with abundant production of smaller fruits, about 6-7 cm in diameter. The outer skin of the fruit turns from green to yellow when ripe, as does the flesh. The fruits can also be eaten when they are green and then have a more crispy texture - in Asia, the green fruits are dipped in slices in a mixture of sugar, salt and chili - unexpectedly delicious.
The fascinating thing about the guava fruit is that it has two different "layers" with different flavors. The outermost layer (including the peel and a few centimeters inside) tastes slightly "barry", while the innermost layer tastes tropical and sweet. The flavor can be described as a mix between pear, mango & strawberry for those who have not tasted Guava before. The outermost layer, including the flavor, decreases in thickness as the fruit ripens.
The tree can grow up to 10 meters tall.
Guava is a rich source of vitamin C and other antioxidants. The fruits are most often eaten fresh or used to make juice, jam, and jelly.
A gray-black dye is extracted from the leaves and is used in natural dyeing of silk, among other things.
The bark of a guava tree has a smooth, mottled appearance, with parts of the bark peeling off at different times and in different places. This creates a beautiful pattern and contributes to a highly decorative appearance in cultivation.
Another beautiful feature of the guava tree is its flowers, which are large, white and fragrant. These flowers are attractive to both insects and birds, which can help to create life in the garden.
Culture:
Guava is a hardy and easy-to-grow plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. However, it prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH level between 6 and 7. Guava thrives best in a warm climate with high temperatures and high humidity, but can also tolerate lower temperatures down to the frost line. Cultivation in a greenhouse is therefore preferable, or frost-free overwintering.
The growing position is important for guava, the tree thrives best in full sun or partial shade. However, it is important to ensure that the tree does not get too much direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day, otherwise it can cause damage to the leaves and fruit.
Guava is a drought-tolerant plant and can survive long periods without water. However, for best fruit production, the soil should be kept moist and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. It is also important to prune the tree regularly to control its size and promote fruit production.
The time frame for harvesting varies depending on the plant's growing conditions, but guava trees are usually ready for harvest after 2-3 years from planting. However, it can take up to five years for some trees to start producing fruit. The fruiting period is between June and October.
Sowing:
Guava seeds are best grown in pots.
Place the seeds on moist seedbed soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny spot. Cover the pot with a plastic bag or a glass dome to create a mini-greenhouse.
Germination usually takes between two and six weeks. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into larger pots or into the ground in a greenhouse.
It is important to ensure that the plants do not dry out during the first growing period, but avoid at the same time overwatering as it can cause rot and kill the plants. The guava tree is known to be a hardy plant but it is important to take good care of the seed to ensure effective germination.
Features:
Year: Perennial
Growing position: sun / partial shade
Height: 3-10 meters
Germination time: 2-6 weeks
SEEDS (20pcs/bag)
Common names: Guava, Guajava, Guayava, Yellow Guava
Scientific name: Psidium guajava
Family: Myrtaceae
Plant history & use:
Guava is a tropical fruit tree that originally comes from Central and South America. The variety 'Ki Nok' is a variety that has emerged in Southeast Asia with abundant production of smaller fruits, about 6-7 cm in diameter. The outer skin of the fruit turns from green to yellow when ripe, as does the flesh. The fruits can also be eaten when they are green and then have a more crispy texture - in Asia, the green fruits are dipped in slices in a mixture of sugar, salt and chili - unexpectedly delicious.
The fascinating thing about the guava fruit is that it has two different "layers" with different flavors. The outermost layer (including the peel and a few centimeters inside) tastes slightly "barry", while the innermost layer tastes tropical and sweet. The flavor can be described as a mix between pear, mango & strawberry for those who have not tasted Guava before. The outermost layer, including the flavor, decreases in thickness as the fruit ripens.
The tree can grow up to 10 meters tall.
Guava is a rich source of vitamin C and other antioxidants. The fruits are most often eaten fresh or used to make juice, jam, and jelly.
A gray-black dye is extracted from the leaves and is used in natural dyeing of silk, among other things.
The bark of a guava tree has a smooth, mottled appearance, with parts of the bark peeling off at different times and in different places. This creates a beautiful pattern and contributes to a highly decorative appearance in cultivation.
Another beautiful feature of the guava tree is its flowers, which are large, white and fragrant. These flowers are attractive to both insects and birds, which can help to create life in the garden.
Culture:
Guava is a hardy and easy-to-grow plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. However, it prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH level between 6 and 7. Guava thrives best in a warm climate with high temperatures and high humidity, but can also tolerate lower temperatures down to the frost line. Cultivation in a greenhouse is therefore preferable, or frost-free overwintering.
The growing position is important for guava, the tree thrives best in full sun or partial shade. However, it is important to ensure that the tree does not get too much direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day, otherwise it can cause damage to the leaves and fruit.
Guava is a drought-tolerant plant and can survive long periods without water. However, for best fruit production, the soil should be kept moist and fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. It is also important to prune the tree regularly to control its size and promote fruit production.
The time frame for harvesting varies depending on the plant's growing conditions, but guava trees are usually ready for harvest after 2-3 years from planting. However, it can take up to five years for some trees to start producing fruit. The fruiting period is between June and October.
Sowing:
Guava seeds are best grown in pots.
Place the seeds on moist seedbed soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny spot. Cover the pot with a plastic bag or a glass dome to create a mini-greenhouse.
Germination usually takes between two and six weeks. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into larger pots or into the ground in a greenhouse.
It is important to ensure that the plants do not dry out during the first growing period, but avoid at the same time overwatering as it can cause rot and kill the plants. The guava tree is known to be a hardy plant but it is important to take good care of the seed to ensure effective germination.
Features:
Year: Perennial
Growing position: sun / partial shade
Height: 3-10 meters
Germination time: 2-6 weeks
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