Guava (/ˈɡwɑːvə/) is a common tropical fruit cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. The common guava Psidium guajava (lemon guava, apple guava) is a small tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America.

When can you buy guava?

Generally, red or pink guava is picked when the peel turns from light green to yellow. The fruit is then allowed to ripen further in an area of room temp. White guava is picked when full sized and green to light green. It is eaten before it is ripe, when the peel is yellow and the fruit is soft.

How much is a guava fruit?

Guava Prices—The average FOB (Homestead) pink guava price (price at the packinghouse) is estimated at $2.00/ pound; this is the average price growers received from the packinghouses in 2016.