Guava ‘Mexican White’ (Psidium guajava)

Guavas are an easy-to-grow, high-yielding fruiting plant for large containers or they may be grown in the garden in tropical zones. ‘Mexican White,’ or ‘Mexican Cream’ as it’s also called, is native to Mexico and Central America. The round fruit has slightly yellow skin and the inner flesh is creamy white, very sweet with a delicious taste and fine texture. There are some small seeds. Guava plants are fast growers and need regular applications of fertilizer. In warm climates, guavas will fruit in year-round cycles that last 60-90 days between flowering and ripe fruit. For the best flavor, allow the fruit to ripen on the tree. White guavas are high in vitamins A and C and may be eaten fresh, juiced, preserved or used in baking.