Guava 'Ki Nok' (Psidium guajava)
36 SEK
Unit price perEstimated delivery to you: 06 February to 13 February.
SEEDS (20 pcs/bag)
Common name: Guava, Guajava, Guayava, Yellow Guava
Scientific name: Psidium guajava
Family: Myrtle family
Plant history & use:
Guava is a tropical fruit tree originally from Central and South America. The 'Ki Nok' variety is one that has arisen in Southeast Asia with abundant production of smaller fruits, about 6-7 cm in diameter. The fruit's outer skin changes from green to yellow when ripe, as does the flesh. The fruits can also be eaten when green and then have a crisper texture – in Asia, the green fruits are sliced into wedges and dipped in a mixture of sugar, salt, and chili – surprisingly tasty.
The fascinating thing about the guava fruit is that it has two different "layers" with different flavors. The outer layer (including the skin and about a centimeter inside) tastes slightly "piney," 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 outer layer, including the taste, 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 usually eaten fresh or used to make juice, jam, and jelly.
A gray-black dye is extracted from the leaves, which is used for natural dyeing of, among other things, silk.
The bark of a guava tree has a smooth, spotted appearance, where parts of the bark peel off at different times and places. This creates a beautiful pattern and contributes to a highly decorative look in cultivation.
Another beautiful feature of the guava tree is its flowers, which are large, white, and fragrant. These flowers attract both insects and birds, which can help bring life to the garden.
Cultivation:
Guava is a hardy and easy-to-grow plant that can be cultivated 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 limit. Growing in a greenhouse is therefore preferable, or alternatively frost-free overwintering.
The plant location is important for guava; the tree thrives best in full sun or partial shade. But it is important to ensure the tree does not get too much direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day, as this can cause damage to leaves and fruit.
Guava is a drought-tolerant plant and can withstand long periods without water. But for the 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 to promote fruit production.
The harvest period varies depending on the growing conditions, but guava trees are usually ready for harvest 2-3 years after planting. However, it can take up to five years for some trees to start producing fruit. The fruit-bearing period is between June and October.
Sowing:
Guava seeds are best started in pots.
Place the seeds on moist sowing 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 to 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 the seedlings do not dry out during the first growth period, but at the same time avoid overwatering as this can cause rot and kill the seedlings. The guava tree is known to be a hardy plant, but it is important to care well for the sowing to achieve effective germination.
Characteristics:
Lifespan: Perennial
Light conditions: sun / partial shade
Height: 3-10 meters
Germination time: 2-6 weeks
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Guava 'Ki Nok' (Psidium guajava)
36 SEK
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SEEDS (20 pcs/bag)
Common name: Guava, Guajava, Guayava, Yellow Guava
Scientific name: Psidium guajava
Family: Myrtle family
Plant history & use:
Guava is a tropical fruit tree originally from Central and South America. The 'Ki Nok' variety is one that has arisen in Southeast Asia with abundant production of smaller fruits, about 6-7 cm in diameter. The fruit's outer skin changes from green to yellow when ripe, as does the flesh. The fruits can also be eaten when green and then have a crisper texture – in Asia, the green fruits are sliced into wedges and dipped in a mixture of sugar, salt, and chili – surprisingly tasty.
The fascinating thing about the guava fruit is that it has two different "layers" with different flavors. The outer layer (including the skin and about a centimeter inside) tastes slightly "piney," 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 outer layer, including the taste, 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 usually eaten fresh or used to make juice, jam, and jelly.
A gray-black dye is extracted from the leaves, which is used for natural dyeing of, among other things, silk.
The bark of a guava tree has a smooth, spotted appearance, where parts of the bark peel off at different times and places. This creates a beautiful pattern and contributes to a highly decorative look in cultivation.
Another beautiful feature of the guava tree is its flowers, which are large, white, and fragrant. These flowers attract both insects and birds, which can help bring life to the garden.
Cultivation:
Guava is a hardy and easy-to-grow plant that can be cultivated 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 limit. Growing in a greenhouse is therefore preferable, or alternatively frost-free overwintering.
The plant location is important for guava; the tree thrives best in full sun or partial shade. But it is important to ensure the tree does not get too much direct sunlight during the hottest hours of the day, as this can cause damage to leaves and fruit.
Guava is a drought-tolerant plant and can withstand long periods without water. But for the 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 to promote fruit production.
The harvest period varies depending on the growing conditions, but guava trees are usually ready for harvest 2-3 years after planting. However, it can take up to five years for some trees to start producing fruit. The fruit-bearing period is between June and October.
Sowing:
Guava seeds are best started in pots.
Place the seeds on moist sowing 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 to 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 the seedlings do not dry out during the first growth period, but at the same time avoid overwatering as this can cause rot and kill the seedlings. The guava tree is known to be a hardy plant, but it is important to care well for the sowing to achieve effective germination.
Characteristics:
Lifespan: Perennial
Light conditions: sun / partial shade
Height: 3-10 meters
Germination time: 2-6 weeks
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