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Thank you all! I may get hold of a fully grown dwarf Vietnamese giant guava tomorrow, not sure what to expect in terms of survival and fruit quality haha.Please keep your recommendations coming! What about Red Malaysian?
One with no worms.
I have 40+/- Thai guava trees that are 4 years old. I don't think you have any problem growing it. Make sure you grow it in pots just in case you have to move it for the winter. Nothing is impossible
What type of guavas do you prefer? If you like the soft eating types, try turnbull and mexican cream. Turnbull can get to baseball size with very soft and creamy texture. Mexican cream is on the smaller side but flavor is excellent with a moderate amount of soft seeds.If you prefer the crispy eating type, our favorite is the crystal seedless. Fruit must be picked at the right stage. If it's left on the tree too long, you'll get a large but bland and porous fruit. Seed count is usually around 10 +/- 2 soft seeds. There are other seedless types that have a completely hollow pit with the same flavor and texture but they are shy bearers.
RichardN,Nice to hear that you like Thai Guava (white?).How big does your Thai Guava fruits grow to, in the pot or ground? What about taste and texture? I put 2 Thai White Guava into the ground this month. Size of the tree on the ground? Thanks.
Quote from: TREESNMORE on April 17, 2015, 02:50:59 PMOne with no worms.No such thing in Florida.
Thank you all! I ended up with a turnbull in container and a Vietnamese giant transplanted from ground, not sure if it will survive yet Hoping for grafting success as well...
Quote from: HMHausman on April 17, 2015, 02:59:53 PMQuote from: TREESNMORE on April 17, 2015, 02:50:59 PMOne with no worms.No such thing in Florida.There is one.Variegated Honeymoon Guava. The most delicious smell and taste of any Guava I've tried.