Guava may be one of the most tricky fruits to figure out the exact fruiting season and ripening time. And maybe you adopted one good guava variety and wondering, when is guava season?
Whatever may be the case, in this article, we are going to break down the facts about guava season.
Short answer: Guava is generally considered as an all-seasons fruit that fruits whenever there are favorable climatic conditions (such as rainfall, timely irrigation, relative humidity, temperature, pH, salinity) and timely farming maintenance such as fertilizer application and pruning. However, the usual season begins in November and ends in April.
Keep reading to discover more facts and how to manipulate guava season for maximum fruit production.
Overview
Guava which is scientifically known as Psidium guajava is one of the edible fruits that are widely grown in the tropics. Learn more about the botany of guava.
The Guava plant loves a warm humid environment and it is very sensitive to cold climate. However, it is not because that guava cannot survive under cold temperature, but the plant tends to show poor growth and fruit production under extreme cold.
And sometimes when the temperatures become as low as below 15 degrees Celsius they can wilt and die up.
Under favorable climatic conditions such as the United States Zone 8 through 10, guava can perform well and produce large amounts of fruits.
When Is Guava Season?
Generally, guava season depends on the location where the guava is growing and the climatic conditions under which your guava is growing.
Moreover, fertilizer application and pruning also affect guava fruiting time. Well-pruned guava that received timely pruning and fertilizer application can produce more fruits than the guava which does not receive timely pruning and fertilizer application.
On average, healthy guava can produce one to two times a year. The fruiting season starts from November and ends in April.
When is Guava Season in Hawaii?
Guava was said to fruit in Hawaii in two different seasons. The two harvest periods are: one starts from crop ripening in August to December while the other one starts from January to April.
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When is Guava Season in India?
According to the Indian gardeners, the most appropriate season for planting guava is rainy season.
Guava can also be grown in two separate seasons in India. One starts from June to September and the second season starts from February to Match.
In one region of India, guavas are usually harvested throughout the whole year. While in North India, the harvesting time is usually between August to April.
Read also: How To Grow Strawberry Guava From Seeds
When is Guava Season in Australia?
The season of guava in Australia is usually from March to May. The Australian guava fruit is very large, which can weigh up to 400g.
When is Guava Season In Florida?
Guava is usually harvested throughout the year in Florida. However, the main seasons are August through October and February through March.
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When is Guava Season in California?
The varieties of guava in California can be described as winter varieties. However, guava can also bloom throughout the whole year in Florida. The main flowering season is April.
When Guava Season in South Africa?
Guava are usually harvested in south Africa from May through October.
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When is Guava Season in Nigeria?
The usual time for harvesting guava in Nigeria is around June through August.
When is Guava Season in Mexico?
The growing season of guava in Mexico is throughout the whole year. However, the usual season is around August to April.
When is Guava Season in Pakistan?
In Pakistan, guava usually flowers two times in a year. The first season normally starts in March through April and the second season starts in August through September. The blooming periods may change from 24 to 45 days. The winter guava is the most preferred fruit as the guava yields more and better quality fruits.
What Time of Year do Guavas Ripen?
Guava has not a unique time for ripening. This is because guava can bloom the whole year under mild climates. However, in most cases, guava usually blooms in the spring.
Generally, guava fruit is ripe about 90 to 150 days after flowering. This is usually during the late summer or early fall. And this totally depends on where the guava plant is growing.
How do you Know when a Guava is Ready?
Guava usually changes color and aroma when it is about to or fully ripe. Ripe guavas can be seen with a soft and yellowish-green color. Fully ripe guava possesses a fragrant aroma, which smells like a blend of strawberry and pear.
Learn more about guava ripeness
Which is Best Time to Eat Guava?
Fruits were found to be well absorbed on an empty stomach. This can be in the morning and as snacks between two meals. Learn more
Is Guava Better than Apples.
Guava contains phenolic compounds that cannot be found in apples. Additionally, vitamin C in guava is also higher than vitamin C in apples. Guava fruits are also cheaper than apples.
Which is better White or Red Guava?
White guavas have more sugars when compared with pink guavas. White guavas also contain a high amount of vitamin C, starch, and seeds.
On the other hand, red-fleshed guavas contain a high amount of antioxidants, carotenoids, and fewer sugars.
Conclusion
We hope you find this article useful. Let us know your questions and views in the comment section below.
Read also: Guava Allergy: Causes, Symptoms, And Home Remedies
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