How Long Does it Take for Guava Fruit to Regrow?

Guava is a plant that bears fruit and can be found in tropical regions around the world. Guava fruit is a delicacy and can be eaten year-round.

Identification

Guava fruit is oval in shape and grows up to 4 inches long. The color of the flesh and rind vary by variety. The fruit is often fully edible when ripe, including the seeds and rind. Lower quality guava fruit is not fully edible.

Harvesting

Guava plants will start bearing fruit after two years. Many varieties, in warm regions, will continue to bear fruit year-round. This often depends on the variety of plant and the temperature where the plant is grown. Guava plants grown in low temperatures often bear less fruit.

Considerations

Guava plants will not survive during a frost. Plants that are exposed to brief temperatures near 30 degrees Fahrenheit might survive, but may not bear fruit again. Younger plants are more susceptible to cold.

Hardiness

Older guava plants are hardy. They can be cut down to the ground, but will sprout new shoots and bear fruit in two years.

References

• California Rare Fruit Growers: Tropical Guava