Guavas are a tropical fruit, which is produced in tropical and subtropical regions across the globe.
The Psidium guajava is a small tree from the Myrtaceae (Myrtle) family with dark green, elongated leaves. The plant is originally from Central America and over time guavas were distributed worldwide.
Today guava production is an important crop in South East Asia and Central America. Guavas are produced and marketed fresh and in various processed forms. In many warm climate regions, guavas grow prolifically in a semi-wild state.
Guavas are generally eaten raw, typically cut into quarters or eaten like an apple. The fresh fruit is often included in fruit salads or ser...
The guava is a tree or shrub, which generally grows quite slowly. Cultivated trees are usually pruned to a size of 2 to 3 m in height, but i...