Yes, you can grow a guava tree from the seeds found inside the fruit.
While many resources recommend using seeds from very ripe guava fruits, it's also possible to successfully germinate seeds from mature or green-ripe guavas. The key is to extract the seeds carefully.
Here’s a simple breakdown:
- Seed Extraction: Open the guava fruit and carefully remove the seeds.
- Seed Preparation: Some people recommend scarifying (slightly damaging) the seed coat or soaking the seeds in water for a period to improve germination rates.
- Planting: Plant the seeds in well-draining potting soil.
- Germination: Keep the soil moist and provide adequate warmth. Germination can take several weeks or even months.
Keep in mind that guava trees grown from seed may not produce fruit identical to the parent tree, and it might take several years for a seedling to bear fruit. Grafting is often used to propagate guava trees to ensure specific fruit characteristics.
