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Guava Planting Guide

April

guava this April — what to know

Month-by-month guava fundamentals. Your frost dates change the timing, so pick your county for a tailored plan.

Sun full sun
Water moderate
Days to harvest 365–730
Spacing 36″
  1. How to water guava

    About an inch of water a week keeps guava happy. Check your weather forecast before watering — skip if rain is coming.

  2. Where to put guava

    South-facing beds are ideal for guava. Shade from nearby trees or fences costs real production.

  3. Check your local forecast before planting

    Your zone determines the exact week to plant guava. Pick your county below and we'll line everything up against your frost dates.

See when to plant guava where you live →

Guava is a tropical fruit tree producing fragrant, vitamin C-rich fruits with pink, white, or yellow flesh. Some varieties can tolerate brief cold snaps.

Psidium guajava · Fruit · Myrtaceae family · 365–730 days to maturity

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Where Can You Grow Guava?

Guava Growing Regions

Click any state to see the Guava planting schedule for that location.

AL — Zone 7b AL AR — Zone 7b AR AZ — Zone 8a AZ CA — Zone 9a CA CO — Zone 5a CO CT — Zone 6b CT DE — Zone 7a DE FL — Zone 9a FL GA — Zone 7b GA IA — Zone 5a IA ID — Zone 5b ID IL — Zone 5b IL IN — Zone 6a IN KS — Zone 6a KS KY — Zone 6b KY LA — Zone 8b LA MA — Zone 6a MA MD — Zone 7a MD ME — Zone 4b ME MI — Zone 5b MI MN — Zone 4a MN MO — Zone 6a MO MS — Zone 8a MS MT — Zone 4b MT NC — Zone 7a NC ND — Zone 3b ND NE — Zone 5a NE NH — Zone 5a NH NJ — Zone 7a NJ NM — Zone 6b NM NV — Zone 6b NV NY — Zone 5b NY OH — Zone 6a OH OK — Zone 7a OK OR — Zone 7a OR PA — Zone 6a PA RI — Zone 6b RI SC — Zone 8a SC SD — Zone 4a SD TN — Zone 7a TN TX — Zone 8a TX UT — Zone 5b UT VA — Zone 7a VA VT — Zone 4b VT WA — Zone 7a WA WI — Zone 4b WI WV — Zone 6a WV WY — Zone 4a WY AK — Zone 2a AK HI — Zone 11a HI
Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Planting Dates by Zone

Zone Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Harvest
Zone 9a — — Feb 24 —
Zone 9b — — Feb 8 —
Zone 10a — — Jan 15 —
Zone 10b — — Jan 15 —
Zone 11a — — Jan 15 —
Zone 11b — — Jan 15 —
Why are some columns showing "—"?

Start Indoors shows "—" because Guava is typically direct sown outdoors rather than started indoors. It germinates quickly and doesn't transplant well.

Direct Sow shows "—" because Guava benefits from being started indoors first, then transplanted after the last frost.

How to Plant Guava

36"
Between Plants
48"
Between Rows

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Consistent moisture produces the best results.

🧪 Soil pH

5 – 7

Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil — ideal for most garden beds.

🗺️ Hardiness Zones

Zone 9a – 11b

📅 Days to Maturity

365–730 days

Long-season crop. Start indoors in cold climates to get a head start.

👪 Plant Family

Myrtaceae

Rotate with other families yearly to prevent soil-borne diseases. Don't plant in the same spot where Myrtaceae family crops grew last year.

How Much Guava to Grow

Guava takes 365–730 days to mature. In most zones you'll get one harvest per season, so plant enough to last.

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Growing Tips for Guava

Plant in a sheltered location with full sun. Water regularly during fruiting. In marginal zones, grow in large containers. Prune to maintain size and shape. Fruits ripen year-round in the tropics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to grow Guava?

Guava (Psidium guajava) takes 365 to 730 days from planting to harvest. Exact timing depends on your variety, growing conditions, and USDA zone.

What zones can Guava grow in?

Guava can be grown in USDA zones 9a through 11b. Use the planting calendar above to find the exact dates for your zone.

How much sun does Guava need?

Growing Guava requires Full Sun (6-8+ hours), Moderate — regular watering, and soil pH of 5 to 7.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.

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