Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Fruits
Cherry Guava growing guide
Small evergreen guava with red or yellow cherry-sized fruit. Hardy in many warm temperate gardens.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
14-56 daysGermination
730-1460 daysHarvest
200 cmSpacing
VariesSow depth
Full/PartSun
TenderFrost
2 cm/weekWater
5-7pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | From transplant | Jan - Dec | Jan - Dec |
| Subtropical | From transplant | Mar - Sep | Jan - Dec |
| Mediterranean | From transplant | Mar - May | Jun - Nov |
| Temperate | From transplant | Mar - May | Jun - Oct |
| Cool | From transplant | Mar - May | Jul - Oct |
| Arid | From transplant | Mar - May | Jun - Nov |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Cherry Guava should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Cherry Guava after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Eat ripe fruit fresh, sliced, juiced, or added to breakfast bowls, desserts, and salads.
Cooked
Bake, stew, grill, preserve, dehydrate, make sauces, jams, chutneys, or desserts.
Store / preserve
Jam, preserve, dehydrate, freeze, juice, or make chutney.
Try: Fresh snack, Dessert, Jam or chutney, Baked fruit.
Good companions
Banana, Ginger, Lemongrass
Avoid near
No avoid list yet.
Growing note
Can self-seed in some regions; check local weed guidance before planting.
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