{"product_id":"psidium-guajava-egyptian-guava-seeds","title":"Egyptian Guava Seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePsidium guajava - Egyptian Guava Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow a delicious and highly productive tropical fruit tree from seed. Egyptian Guava produces fragrant fruit with sweet, juicy flesh and is prized for its vigorous growth, attractive foliage and heavy crops. These seeds are ideal for growers wanting to raise this rewarding fruit tree from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 Seed\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a rare species in NZ and difficult to source. We carefully source quality seeds from trusted growers here and around the world, often importing small quantities that are not readily available locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh Egyptian Guava seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-growing evergreen fruit tree reaching approximately 3–8 metres at maturity. Ideal for home gardens, orchards and large containers while young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing 5–10 mm deep in a free-draining seed-raising mix. Keep warm (22–30°C) and consistently moist. Germination typically occurs within 2–8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e To get a head start, or if you are in colder climates, start growing your seeds indoors so they are well established before summer. In the \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Island\u003c\/strong\u003e, Egyptian Guava grows well outdoors in a sunny, sheltered position. In the \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Island\u003c\/strong\u003e, it grows best in a greenhouse, warm microclimate or large container that can be protected from heavy frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces round to oval fruit with aromatic flesh that may be white, pink or cream coloured. The flavour is sweet, tropical and highly fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces beautiful white flowers with masses of fluffy stamens that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically begins producing fruit within 2–5 years from seed under good growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun, fertile free-draining soil and regular watering while establishing. Feed during the growing season to encourage healthy growth and heavy fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is naturally rich in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e to support the immune system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e for healthy digestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/strong\u003e to support healthy skin and eyesight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e which supports heart and muscle function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally sweet fruit that's delicious eaten fresh, juiced or made into jams and desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropical Sprouts NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52051966198058,"sku":"PSIDIUM-GUAJAVA-EGYPTIAN-GUAVA-SEEDS","price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/8672\/5418\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-08at7.17.46AM.png?v=1783451874","url":"https:\/\/tropicalsprouts.co.nz\/products\/psidium-guajava-egyptian-guava-seeds","provider":"Tropical Sprouts NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}