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Guava seed buying and growing guide
Grow Cherry Strawberry Guava from Seed
Cherry Strawberry Guava is an evergreen subtropical fruiting shrub or small tree grown for its glossy foliage, white flowers and small aromatic red fruit. The fruit can be eaten fresh when ripe or used in preserves, sauces, desserts and drinks.
Seedmart supplies Cherry Strawberry Guava seeds for home gardens, substantial containers, fruit collections, hedges and specialty plant production. This species is botanically classified as Psidium cattleyanum and is also commonly called strawberry guava or cherry guava.
Guava grown from seed requires patience and may show natural variation in plant habit, fruit size, colour, flavour and time to bearing. It is best suited to growers who enjoy raising fruiting plants from seed rather than requiring a genetically identical copy of a selected parent tree.
Why Grow Cherry Strawberry Guava?
Small Red Fruit
Mature plants produce rounded red to purplish-red fruit with soft aromatic flesh and numerous small seeds.
Evergreen Foliage
Glossy green leaves give established plants an attractive year-round garden appearance in suitable climates.
Warm-Climate Growth
Cherry guava performs most actively in tropical, subtropical and warm-temperate conditions.
Suitable for Containers
Young plants and regularly pruned specimens can be maintained in substantial free-draining pots.
White Flowers
Established plants produce white flowers with numerous stamens before fruit develops.
Packet and Larger Quantities
Choose smaller seed counts for home propagation or larger quantities for repeated and nursery-style sowings.
What Is Strawberry Guava?
Strawberry guava is an evergreen fruiting species in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Its accepted botanical name is Psidium cattleyanum.
The plant develops leathery glossy leaves, white flowers and rounded fruit containing many small seeds. Red-fruited forms are usually called strawberry guava or cherry guava, while closely related yellow-fruited forms may be called yellow strawberry guava or lemon guava.
White Myrtle-Type Flowers
The flowers contain numerous prominent stamens and develop along the younger growth.
Red Aromatic Fruit
Ripe fruit develops a red to purplish-red skin and soft fragrant flesh.
Numerous Small Seeds
Each fruit can contain many seeds that may be cleaned and used for propagation.
Use the botanical name when identifying guava seed. The common names cherry guava, strawberry guava, common guava and pineapple guava can refer to different plants.
What Are Guava Seeds?
Guava seeds are the small mature seeds formed inside ripe guava fruit. When supplied as planting seed, they are used to raise seedlings rather than consumed as packaged food.
The product offered in this category is planting seed for Cherry Strawberry Guava. It should not be confused with fresh guava fruit, culinary guava products or seed taken from an unidentified supermarket fruit.
| Material | Primary Purpose | Important Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Guava planting seed | Propagation of guava seedlings | Supplied for sowing according to the product specifications. |
| Fresh guava fruit | Fresh eating and food preparation | The variety, seed maturity and parentage may be unknown. |
| Saved guava seed | Home propagation | Seedlings may differ from the parent plant and require correct cleaning and storage. |
| Vegetatively propagated guava | Reproduction of a selected clone | Cuttings, grafting or layering are used where genetic uniformity is important. |
Cherry Guava, Strawberry Guava or Common Guava?
| Cherry or Strawberry Guava | Common Guava |
|---|---|
| Botanical name: Psidium cattleyanum. | Botanical name: Psidium guajava. |
| Generally produces relatively small rounded fruit. | Generally produces substantially larger fruit. |
| Leaves are glossy, thick and comparatively smooth. | Leaves are larger with more prominent veins and a less glossy surface. |
| Red-fruited forms are commonly called strawberry or cherry guava. | Fruit may mature yellow, green or another colour depending on the variety. |
| Often develops into a dense shrub or small tree. | Often develops into a broader small to medium fruit tree. |
The Seedmart product is Cherry Strawberry Guava. It should not be described as an ordinary large-fruited tropical guava variety.
Is Feijoa a Guava?
Feijoa is commonly called pineapple guava, but it is not a true Psidium guava. Its botanical name is Acca sellowiana.
| Strawberry Guava | Feijoa or Pineapple Guava |
|---|---|
| Botanical name: Psidium cattleyanum. | Botanical name: Acca sellowiana. |
| Usually produces small red to purplish-red fruit. | Usually produces larger green fruit. |
| Fruit has soft aromatic flesh containing numerous seeds. | Fruit contains aromatic jelly-like pulp within a firmer outer flesh. |
| Generally favours tropical to warm-temperate conditions. | Generally performs well in warm-temperate and selected cooler districts. |
| Flowers are white with numerous pale stamens. | Flowers have fleshy pale petals with conspicuous red stamens. |
What Does Strawberry Guava Taste Like?
Ripe strawberry guava has a sweet, aromatic and lightly tangy flavour. The common name refers to its fragrance and flavour association rather than meaning that it tastes exactly like a cultivated strawberry.
Firm and Tart
Fruit harvested before full maturity has firmer flesh and a sharper flavour.
Sweet and Aromatic
Mature fruit softens and develops its characteristic guava fragrance and fuller flavour.
Soft Seeded Pulp
The fruit can be opened or eaten whole, with the numerous small seeds remaining within the flesh.
Fragrant Cooked Fruit
Fruit can be processed into jams, jellies, sauces and other preserved products.
How Big Does a Strawberry Guava Tree Grow?
Cherry Strawberry Guava can develop into a dense shrub or small tree. Mature size varies substantially with climate, soil, water, pruning, competition and whether the plant is grown in open ground or a container.
| Growing Situation | Likely Growth Habit | Management Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Large container | Restricted shrub or small tree | Regular pruning, feeding, watering and eventual root management may be required. |
| Home garden | Dense multi-stemmed shrub or small tree | Allow room for the canopy and maintain access for pruning and harvesting. |
| Warm high-rainfall position | Potentially vigorous growth | Control unwanted seedlings and do not allow fruit to spread into surrounding bushland. |
| Cool marginal climate | Slower, smaller or frost-damaged growth | Use a protected site or substantial movable container. |
Do not rely on an extremely compact mature height. Plants can exceed small-container dimensions when grown unpruned in favourable ground conditions.
When to Plant Guava Seeds in Australia
Guava seed requires warmth for reliable germination. Sow when consistently warm conditions can be maintained, either naturally or within a protected propagation environment.
| Australian Climate | General Sowing Approach | Important Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Sow through much of the year where warmth can be maintained. | Manage intense rainfall, waterlogging and fungal pressure during humid periods. |
| Subtropical | Sow from spring through summer or under warm protection. | Young seedlings should establish before cool winter conditions arrive. |
| Warm temperate | Sow during late spring and summer. | Provide bottom heat or indoor protection where nights remain cool. |
| Cool temperate | Sow under heated protection during spring. | Plants require frost protection and may be better maintained in containers. |
| Arid and inland | Sow during warm weather with controlled irrigation. | Protect seedlings from frost, severe heat and rapid drying winds. |
These periods are general guides. Local frost dates, elevation, indoor propagation conditions and seasonal weather should also be considered.
Guava Seed Germination Requirements
Reliable Warmth
Warm growing media supports faster and more consistent guava-seed germination.
Even Moisture
Keep the propagation mix moist without leaving the seed permanently saturated.
Free-Draining Mix
A clean propagation medium reduces compaction and excessive water retention around the seed.
Patience
Guava is a perennial fruiting plant and germination can be slower and less uniform than many annual vegetables.
How long do guava seeds take to germinate? Guava may begin emerging within approximately two to eight weeks under suitable warm conditions. Individual seeds can emerge at different times.
How to Germinate Guava Seeds
- Use clean containers.
Choose pots, punnets or propagation cells with effective drainage. - Prepare a free-draining seed-raising mix.
Moisten the medium evenly before sowing. - Sow the seeds shallowly.
Plant approximately 5–10 mm deep and cover lightly with fine mix. - Maintain consistent warmth.
Use a warm sheltered position or controlled propagation environment. - Keep the mix evenly moist.
Water gently and prevent both complete drying and prolonged saturation. - Maintain humidity without stagnant conditions.
A cover can reduce drying, but ventilation is needed to limit fungal problems. - Provide bright light after emergence.
Move seedlings into strong filtered light and gradually increase sun exposure. - Separate seedlings carefully.
Pot individual plants before their roots become heavily entangled. - Protect young growth.
Avoid frost, severe drying winds and abrupt exposure to intense sunlight. - Pot on progressively.
Move plants into larger containers as their root systems develop.
Do not sow guava seed excessively deeply. Deep planting, cool conditions and permanently wet mix can substantially reduce emergence.
Should Guava Seeds Be Soaked Before Planting?
Guava seeds can be soaked in clean lukewarm water before sowing to hydrate the seed coat. Soaking is optional rather than essential.
Optional Soaking Method
- Use clean lukewarm water
- Soak for approximately 12–24 hours
- Discard water after soaking
- Sow promptly into moist mix
What to Avoid
- Boiling or excessively hot water
- Leaving seeds submerged for several days
- Using dirty containers
- Allowing soaked seed to dry before planting
Can Guava Seeds Be Direct-Sown?
Guava seed can germinate outdoors in warm suitable soil, but raising seedlings in trays or pots provides greater control over warmth, moisture, weeds and pests.
| Direct Sowing | Container Propagation |
|---|---|
| Seed is planted where the tree will initially grow. | Seed is started in pots, cells or punnets. |
| Requires reliably warm soil and controlled moisture. | Warmth and moisture can be managed more precisely. |
| Small seedlings can be difficult to distinguish from weeds. | Seedlings can be identified and monitored closely. |
| Young roots are not disturbed by transplanting. | Plants can be moved to shelter during unsuitable weather. |
| Unwanted seedlings may establish beyond the intended area. | Seedling numbers and final planting positions remain controlled. |
How to Grow Guava from Seed
- Begin with warm propagation conditions.
Guava seed requires more warmth than most cool-season vegetable seed. - Use clean free-draining mix.
Avoid dense soil that remains saturated around the germinating seed. - Maintain even moisture.
Do not repeatedly allow young seedlings to wilt. - Provide increasing light.
Begin with bright filtered light and harden plants gradually into stronger sun. - Pot seedlings individually.
Separate plants before roots become crowded and tangled. - Protect from frost.
Young guava plants are more vulnerable to cold than established specimens. - Move into a larger container or final position.
Choose a sunny site with adequate drainage and room for future growth. - Mulch around established plants.
Keep mulch away from direct contact with the trunk. - Water during establishment.
Maintain moisture while encouraging the roots to expand beyond the original planting hole. - Prune and monitor fruiting.
Manage size, remove unwanted seedlings and harvest fruit before wildlife disperses it.
How Far Apart Should Guava Plants Be?
Spacing depends on whether the plants will be maintained as container specimens, clipped hedges, orchard-style trees or individual garden shrubs.
| Growing Goal | General Approach | Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Individual container plant | One plant per substantial pot | Provide adequate root volume and prune to maintain balance. |
| Clipped hedge | Closer spacing according to the desired density | Regular pruning will be required and fruiting may be reduced. |
| Individual garden shrub | Allow several metres of eventual canopy room | Prevent branches from crowding structures and neighbouring trees. |
| Fruit production planting | Spacing should suit the expected mature canopy and machinery | Allow access for pruning, harvesting, pest management and airflow. |
The final spacing should be based on local growth conditions and the pruning system rather than seedling size at planting.
Growing Guava in Pots
Container Requirements
Cherry Strawberry Guava can be maintained in a container where the plant receives sufficient root space, sunlight and drainage.
- Use a substantial pot with unrestricted drainage
- Choose premium free-draining potting mix
- Begin with a manageable container and pot on progressively
- Position in full sun or strong filtered light
- Use a stable container that will not overturn
Container Management
Potted guava depends entirely on the limited water and nutrients available within the container.
- Check moisture regularly during warm weather
- Water deeply without leaving the pot saturated
- Apply an appropriate fruit-tree fertiliser
- Prune to control height and canopy spread
- Repot or root-prune when the plant becomes congested
Can guava grow in pots? Yes. Cherry Strawberry Guava is suitable for substantial containers, although permanent pot culture requires regular pruning, feeding and root-zone management.
Does Guava Need Full Sun?
Cherry Strawberry Guava generally flowers and fruits best in full sun. Strong light also supports compact growth and a denser canopy.
Young seedlings should be hardened gradually before exposure to intense sunlight. In extremely hot inland conditions, temporary afternoon protection may reduce stress while plants establish.
What Soil Does Guava Need?
Guava prefers fertile, free-draining soil that retains enough moisture for steady growth without remaining waterlogged.
Reliable Drainage
Avoid low areas where water remains around the roots after rain or irrigation.
Suitable Organic Matter
Mature compost can improve soil structure and moisture retention when used appropriately.
Mulched Root Zone
Mulch can reduce evaporation and weed competition while protecting surface roots.
Room for Root Growth
Do not confine an open-ground plant within a narrow compacted planting hole.
Watering and Feeding Guava Plants
Young guava seedlings require consistent moisture while their root systems establish. Older plants may tolerate short dry periods, but severe drought can restrict growth, flowering and fruit development.
| Plant Stage | Watering Approach | What to Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Germinating seed | Maintain evenly moist propagation mix. | Complete drying or permanently saturated conditions. |
| Young seedlings | Water gently whenever the upper mix begins drying. | Repeated wilting and stagnant water. |
| Recently planted trees | Water deeply through the surrounding root zone. | Frequent shallow watering that confines roots near the surface. |
| Flowering and fruiting plants | Maintain relatively consistent moisture. | Severe fluctuations that stress flowers and developing fruit. |
| Container plants | Check frequently because pots dry faster than open soil. | Leaving saucers permanently filled with water. |
Apply fertiliser according to plant size, soil condition, season and product directions. Excessive nitrogen can encourage dense leafy growth without a corresponding improvement in flowering or fruit production.
How Long Does Guava Take to Grow from Seed?
Guava is a perennial fruit plant rather than a fast annual crop. The time to germination, transplanting, mature size and fruiting varies considerably between seedlings and growing conditions.
| Growth Stage | Indicative Period | General Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Seed germination | Approximately 2–8 weeks | Emergence may be staggered even under warm conditions. |
| Young seedling | Several months | Plants develop leaves, stems and an expanding root system. |
| Established container or garden plant | One or more growing seasons | Growth rate depends on climate, root space, nutrition and moisture. |
| First flowering or fruiting | Often several years from seed | Seed-grown plants vary and should not be promised to fruit within a fixed period. |
| Mature shrub or small tree | Several years | Canopy size and productivity depend strongly on growing conditions and pruning. |
Seed-grown guava does not have a guaranteed fruiting date. Some seedlings bear earlier than others, while cool conditions, restricted roots and plant stress can delay maturity.
Will Guava Grown from Seed Be True to Type?
A seed-grown guava receives genetic material through sexual reproduction and may not be identical to the tree that produced the seed.
Seedlings can vary in:
- Plant vigour and mature height
- Branching habit
- Time to flowering
- Fruit size and shape
- Skin and flesh colour
- Flavour and aroma
- Seed content
- Yield and fruiting season
Grow from seed for propagation and selection. Use verified vegetative propagation where an exact named fruit clone must be reproduced.
Guava Flowers and Pollination
Cherry Strawberry Guava produces white flowers with numerous stamens. Insects can transfer pollen between flowers, while some fruit may develop from self-pollination.
Strong Light
Plants growing in adequate sunlight are more likely to develop vigorous flowering growth.
Suitable Plant Maturity
Young seedlings must reach reproductive maturity before regular flowering begins.
Pollinating Insects
White flowers can attract bees and other insects that move pollen between flowers.
Stable Moisture
Severe drought or waterlogging during flowering can reduce plant performance.
Why Is My Guava Not Flowering?
The Plant Is Too Young
Seed-grown guava may require several growing seasons before reaching flowering maturity.
Insufficient Sunlight
Deep shade can encourage weak vegetative growth and reduce flowering.
Excess Nitrogen
Heavy nitrogen feeding may encourage leaves and shoots rather than reproductive growth.
Restricted Roots
A severely congested container can limit water uptake, nutrition and overall plant vigour.
Cold Damage
Low temperatures and frost can damage young shoots and delay flowering.
Environmental Stress
Drought, waterlogging, pests and repeated severe pruning can interrupt flower development.
How to Prune a Guava Plant
Pruning can control plant size, remove damaged growth and maintain access to fruit. The amount and timing should suit the local climate and the plant’s growth stage.
- Remove dead or damaged branches.
Use clean tools and cut back to sound wood. - Remove crossing growth.
Reduce branches that rub together or congest the centre of the plant. - Control excessive height.
Shorten selected upright branches rather than cutting every shoot to the same level. - Maintain harvesting access.
Shape the canopy so ripe fruit can be inspected and collected. - Remove unwanted basal shoots.
Thin excessive stems where a defined tree structure is preferred. - Avoid severe continuous pruning.
Repeated removal of productive growth can delay flowering and fruiting.
How to Tell When Strawberry Guava Is Ripe
Cherry Strawberry Guava is generally ready when the fruit develops its mature red to purplish-red colour, becomes aromatic and softens slightly.
| Fruit Condition | Likely Stage | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| Green and hard | Immature | Leave on the plant unless damaged. |
| Partly coloured and firm | Approaching maturity | Monitor regularly as colour and aroma develop. |
| Red, fragrant and slightly soft | Ripe | Harvest gently and use promptly. |
| Very soft, split or fermented-smelling | Overripe or damaged | Remove from the plant and inspect before use. |
Harvest ripe fruit promptly. Birds and other animals can eat the fruit and spread viable seeds into surrounding vegetation.
How to Harvest Guava Fruit
Pick fruit gently by hand or cut the short fruit stem where necessary. Strawberry guava has soft ripe skin and can bruise if squeezed or dropped.
- Check fruit regularly as colour develops
- Harvest during dry conditions where possible
- Use clean hands or equipment
- Separate damaged fruit from sound fruit
- Cool harvested fruit promptly
- Collect fallen fruit before wildlife disperses the seed
Can Strawberry Guava Become Weedy?
Cherry Strawberry Guava can spread when birds, mammals or people move the seed from ripe fruit. It has naturalised in parts of coastal Queensland and northern New South Wales and can invade forest margins and other moist vegetation.
Responsible Garden Management
- Harvest fruit before it falls
- Collect unwanted fruit from beneath plants
- Remove volunteer seedlings promptly
- Do not dump fruit or prunings in bushland
- Monitor neighbouring garden and drainage areas
Before Planting
- Check local council and state guidance
- Avoid planting beside rainforest or waterways
- Consider container growing in sensitive locations
- Prevent birds from dispersing ripe fruit
- Do not allow unmanaged naturalisation
Cherry Strawberry Guava requires responsible management. Although it is not nationally prohibited, it is recognised as an environmental weed in parts of Australia and should not be allowed to spread beyond cultivation.
Common Guava Growing Problems
Poor Germination
Cool conditions, deep sowing, dry mix and excessive moisture can reduce seed emergence.
Seedling Collapse
Stagnant humidity, contaminated mix and overwatering can contribute to damping-off problems.
Yellow Leaves
Waterlogging, nutrient imbalance, root congestion, cold conditions and natural leaf ageing can cause yellowing.
Brown Leaf Edges
Drying winds, salt accumulation, root stress and severe moisture fluctuations can damage foliage.
Few Flowers
Plant immaturity, insufficient light, excessive nitrogen and repeated pruning can reduce flowering.
Fruit Drop
Moisture stress, temperature extremes, poor pollination and plant stress can cause young fruit to fall.
Fruit Fly Damage
Ripe and ripening fruit may require monitoring and locally appropriate fruit-fly management.
Unwanted Seedlings
Bird-dispersed or fallen seed can establish beyond the intended planting area.
Packet and Larger-Quantity Guava Seeds
Home and Small-Scale Growers
Smaller quantities suit gardeners raising several plants, trialling guava propagation or selecting seedlings for containers.
- Raise seedlings in pots or propagation trays
- Select the strongest plants for potting on
- Grow in protected warm positions
- Maintain fruit and seed responsibly
Nurseries and Larger Growers
Larger seed quantities may suit organised propagation trials and specialty fruit-plant production.
- Suitable for scheduled seedling batches
- Allow for variable germination and plant characteristics
- Grade seedlings before potting on
- Confirm local biosecurity and weed-management obligations
Compare value by usable plant production. Germination, seedling vigour, losses during potting, growing time, container space and plant uniformity all influence the real propagation cost.
Important Considerations for Commercial Growers
Commercial guava-seed propagation requires controlled warmth, adequate nursery space and clear expectations about genetic variability. Seed-grown plants should not automatically be marketed as uniform clones of a selected fruiting tree.
Botanical Identity
Identify the crop clearly as Cherry Strawberry Guava, Psidium cattleyanum.
Germination Variation
Allow for staggered emergence and differences in seedling vigour.
Seedling Variability
Fruit and growth characteristics may vary between seed-grown plants.
Production Time
Guava occupies nursery space much longer than annual vegetable seedlings.
Container Management
Timely potting, nutrition, irrigation and root management affect saleable plant quality.
Environmental Responsibility
Prevent fruiting plants and seedlings from spreading beyond managed cultivation.
Conduct local production trials before large sowings. Germination, mature habit, fruit characteristics, time to bearing and market suitability can vary between seedlings and growing environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is guava?
Guava is the common name for several fruiting plants in and around the genus Psidium. The product in this category is Cherry Strawberry Guava, Psidium cattleyanum.
What is strawberry guava?
Strawberry guava is an evergreen shrub or small tree producing glossy leaves, white flowers and small aromatic red fruit.
Is cherry guava the same as strawberry guava?
Yes. Cherry guava and strawberry guava are common names used for the red-fruited form of Psidium cattleyanum.
Is strawberry guava the same as common guava?
No. Strawberry guava is Psidium cattleyanum, while ordinary large-fruited common guava is generally Psidium guajava.
Is feijoa a guava?
Feijoa is commonly called pineapple guava, but it belongs to a different genus. Its botanical name is Acca sellowiana.
What does strawberry guava taste like?
Ripe strawberry guava has a sweet, aromatic and lightly tangy flavour. Flavour varies between seedlings and with fruit maturity.
How do you grow guava from seed?
Sow the seed approximately 5–10 mm deep in warm, moist and free-draining seed-raising mix. Maintain consistent warmth and moisture, provide bright light after emergence and pot seedlings on progressively.
How long do guava seeds take to germinate?
Guava may germinate within approximately two to eight weeks under warm conditions. Emergence can be staggered.
What temperature do guava seeds need?
Guava seed requires warm propagation conditions. A consistently warm seed-raising environment is more important than occasional high daytime temperatures followed by cold nights.
How deep should guava seeds be planted?
Plant guava seed approximately 5–10 mm deep and cover it lightly with fine seed-raising mix.
Should guava seeds be soaked before planting?
Soaking in clean lukewarm water for approximately 12–24 hours is optional and can hydrate the seed before sowing.
Can guava seed be sown directly?
Yes, where soil is reliably warm, but starting seed in pots or trays provides greater control over moisture, temperature, weeds and pests.
When should guava seeds be planted in Australia?
Sow during consistently warm conditions. Spring and summer suit many subtropical and temperate districts, while tropical growers have a longer sowing window.
Can guava grow in cold climates?
Guava growth is restricted by cold and frost. In cooler districts, raise plants under protection and consider maintaining them in movable containers.
Does guava need full sun?
Cherry Strawberry Guava generally flowers and fruits best in full sun. Harden young seedlings gradually before exposing them to intense sunlight.
Can guava grow in pots?
Yes. Use a substantial free-draining pot and manage watering, nutrition, pruning and root congestion regularly.
How big does a strawberry guava tree grow?
It can develop into a dense shrub or small tree. Mature size varies with climate, soil, water, root space and pruning and may be considerably larger than a young container specimen.
How far apart should guava trees be planted?
Allow enough room for the expected mature canopy and for pruning and harvesting access. Open-ground specimens generally require several metres of space unless maintained as a clipped hedge.
How long does guava take to fruit from seed?
Seed-grown plants often require several years to flower and fruit. Timing varies with genetics, climate, root space, nutrition and plant health.
Will guava grown from seed be true to type?
Not necessarily. Seedlings may vary from the parent in plant habit, fruit size, colour, flavour and time to bearing.
Does one guava tree produce fruit?
A single mature strawberry-guava plant may set fruit, although insect activity and the presence of additional compatible flowers can support pollination.
Why is my guava not flowering?
The plant may be too young, shaded, heavily fertilised with nitrogen, root-bound, cold-damaged or affected by environmental stress.
How do you know when strawberry guava is ripe?
The fruit develops a mature red to purplish-red colour, becomes aromatic and softens slightly when ripe.
How do you harvest guava?
Pick ripe fruit gently by hand or cut the short stem. Avoid squeezing or dropping the soft fruit.
Can strawberry guava become invasive?
Yes. Birds and mammals can disperse the seeds, and the species has naturalised in parts of eastern Australia. Harvest fruit, remove volunteer seedlings and prevent spread into bushland.
Can guava seed be saved?
Yes. Remove seed from fully ripe fruit, clean away the flesh and dry the seed appropriately before storage. Seedlings may not remain identical to the parent plant.
Is Seedmart Cherry Strawberry Guava seed chemically treated?
The current product specifications identify the seed as not chemically treated. Check the individual product page before ordering because seed lots and specifications can change.
Is Seedmart Cherry Strawberry Guava genetically modified?
The current product specifications identify the seed as non-GMO.
Cherry Strawberry Guava seeds for Australian growers
Grow Strawberry Guava from Seed
Seedmart supplies Cherry Strawberry Guava seed for home gardens, substantial containers, fruit collections and specialty plant propagation. Grow this evergreen Psidium cattleyanum species for glossy foliage, white flowers and small aromatic red fruit while managing ripe fruit and seedlings responsibly.
Review the product page for current availability, pack sizes, seed treatment, specifications, quarantine restrictions and ordering information before purchasing.
