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What Guava variety is the best for Guava Wine
Araca Pera, Brazilian Guava Wine
Araca Pera, Brazilian Guava tree (Psidium x angulatum)
- 🍷 Araca Pera, or Brazilian Guava tree (Psidium x angulatum), is a unique Guava hybrid of a flavorful wild guava from the Brazilian Amazon which is rare in cultivation.
- 🍷 These fruit are 1.5-2", with an acidic, sour guava-like flavor. Its juice is concentrated and must be diluted and sweetened to produce a delicious drink.
- 🍷 It is the major source of a special Guava Wine production. Our favorite Guava Wine is from Schnebly Redland's Winery - this is where we obtained the seeds from their mother plants. This refreshing and vibrant rose wine is full of flavor and has a bouquet that never stops.
- 🍷 The fruit is processed into ice cream sorbet, gelatins and candies.
- 🍷 A great container specimen or a bushy tree for frost-free gardens.
📚 More about Guavas from previous posts:
- 💋 How to grow guava tree for Juice
- 💋 The most wanted collectible Honey Moon Guava
- 💋 Top 10 fast-fruiting trees: #2. Guava
- 💋 Costa Rican Cas Guava
- 💋 Guava for Drinking
- 💋 Guava for Juicing
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What are your Lucky Zodiac plants? Plant Horoscope: Capricorn sign
by Alex Butova, the Witch of Herbs and Cats
...We continue our story about Lucky Zodiac Plants. Today we introduce lucky plants for the first two signs of the calendar year - Capricorn and Aquarius...
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What are your Lucky Zodiac plants? Plant Horoscope - Pisces
by Alex Butova, the Witch of Herbs and Cats
...As the endless diversity of fish in Earth's reservoirs, the characters of those born under this sign of the Zodiac, are also incomprehensible. That is why compiling a horoscope for this sign is especially difficult. The main feature of Pisces is movement and unpredictability, which depends even not on themselves, but rather on external influences. Unlike other water signs, Pisces do not live on the surface, their world is there, in the water space...
What is your favorite Guava variety?
Our top pick? Tikal Guava!
Okay, we'll admit it - the tree growth habit can be pretty weird: branches grow at some interesting 90-degree angles, giving it a bit of a wild, chaotic vibe. Think Barbados Cherry bush - if you've seen that unruly spectacle! 😰
But let's focus on what really matters: the fruit. Tikal produces the best pink guava, no contest! It is disease-resistant, fast-growing, super sweet, and boasts very few seeds - huge bonus! Plus, Tikal is a reliable producer, making it perfect for beginners or anyone eager for quick, delicious results. 🌟
📚 More about Guavas from previous posts:
- 💋 What Guava variety is the best for Guava Wine
- 💋 How to grow guava tree for Juice
- 💋 The most wanted collectible Honey Moon Guava
- 💋 Top 10 fast-fruiting trees: #2. Guava
- 💋 Top 10 fruit you'll ever need for your health benefits: #1. Guava
- 💋 Costa Rican Cas Guava
- 💋 Guava for Drinking
- 💋 Guava for Juicing
- 💋 Pineapple Guava
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Plant Horoscope and Lucky Zodiac Plants
by Alex Butova, the Witch of Herbs and Cats
Since early in the history, humans observed the cyclicity that plants have when they grow according to their seasons, while astrology and botany with their cyclicism have similar nature. The myths
surrounding the plants, their medicinal properties given from Mother Nature, unseen cycles that connect many different factors in our world gave ideas to some astrology concepts such as: Druid Horoscope, Celtic Tree Calendar, Indian Vedic Systems Jyotish Shastra (Vastu Shastra), Ayurvedic studies, and many others...
It is common knowledge that there are people with "green thumbs," who, as they say, have a stick grows in the ground, but there are such that they can grow nothing, even if they really want. What's the matter? It is acting of the Zodiac again. The most fortunate "green thumbs" are...
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What is your Zodiac Lucky plant?
Leo Plant Horoscope 07/23-08/22
By Alex Butova, the Witch of Herbs and Cats
Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters at the summer
solstice in the Northern Hemisphere approximately July 23. Those who are born
from July 22-23 (depending upon the year) to August 22 are born under Leo.
Leo is a royal sign, there are many stars in its sign - four in the heart
only, and the Ruler of its House is not a planet, but a star named the Sun! Leo
is one of the largest constellations in the sky...
Find out what are your lucky Zodiac plants!...
Top 10 fruit youll ever need for your health benefits:
#1. Guava 🍉
🟡 Guava is rich in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system and helps protect against colds and infections.- 🟡 Guava helps regulate blood sugar levels, making it a good option for people with diabetes.
- 🟡 Its potassium content helps maintain healthy blood pressure.
- 🟡 Guava's antioxidants, like lycopene and vitamin C, contribute to glowing skin and may reduce the risk of cancer.
- 🟡 Guava is eaten fresh, made into juices, jams, and jellies, or added to desserts and smoothies.
📚 More about Guavas from previous posts:
- 💋 What Guava variety is the best for Guava Wine
- 💋 How to grow guava tree for Juice
- 💋 The most wanted collectible Honey Moon Guava
- 💋 Top 10 fast-fruiting trees: #2. Guava
- 💋 Costa Rican Cas Guava
- 💋 Guava for Drinking
- 💋 Guava for Juicing
🛒 Plant a Guava Tree
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Discovering the Amazing Guava Fruit Tree
A Gardener's Delight:
How to grow Guava Tree, delicious recipes and more...
Imagine stepping into your garden, plucking a fresh, juicy guava off a tree, and savoring its sweet, tropical flavor. Sounds delightful, doesn't it? Guava trees are not only a wonderful addition to any garden but also offer an array of delicious and nutritious fruits. Let's explore the fascinating world of guava fruit trees, dive into the different species, and share some tasty ways to enjoy this remarkable fruit.
If you're blessed with a warm climate, find a sunny spot with well-drained soil for your tree. Water it regularly, especially during dry spells, and keep it well-fed with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning is essential for maintaining a bushy, healthy tree that'll reward you with an abundance of fruits...
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Grow Your Own Food:
Costa Rican Guava - Guava for Drinking!
by Alex Butova, the Witch of Herbs and Cats
...Looking for a handsome, unusual fruit tree for container culture with healthy and flavorful fruit? Or simply want an easy fruit tree that is hardy and undemanding? Psidium friedrichsthalianum (family Myrtaceae), the Costa Rican Guava or Cas Guava, is a perfect small guava tree that can be very rewarding. In Nicaragua it is called "Guava for Drinking" or "Fresco de Guava". Despite the tartness, the flavor is excellent with passionfruit and pineapple tones and is much more pronounced than the subtle flavor of the common Guava. These fruits are very much a part of the culture and cuisine of Costa Rica. Also it has been successfully grown in California now and can be grown in many subtropical regions or as a container plant - "condo" fruit tree...
What is the best fruit for summer drinks and wine?
🍋 Hands, down, Costa Rican Guava, or Cas Guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum) takes the crown! This tropical gem from Central America is known for its intense flavor, making it perfect for refreshing beverages and creative drinks. The tree is incredibly productive - even young ones yield abundant fruit!
🍋 We discovered this fruit last Summer. The tree was so productive (on the second year!), we didn't know what to do with so much fruit! So we made a concentrated drink and have been drinking it since then. It looks like the juice has antibacterial properties so it doesn't need to be canned, it stores for months in refrigerator.
🍋 Plans for 2025 season crop: Homemade Cas Guava wine!
Next summer, we are going to try making wine with Cas Guava. Its bold, tangy flavor is sure to produce a delicious, unique brew!
💯 Why choose Cas Guava?
• Packed with vitamin C - four times more than lemons - for a powerful immune boost.- • Rich in antioxidants to combat stress and inflammation.
- • Hardy and low-maintenance, thriving in poor soils and resisting pests.
- 🍸 Recipe: Cas Guava Juice Concentrate
Ingredients:
• Fresh Cas Guavas
- • Sugar (to taste)
- • Wash the guavas, cut in half and place them in a large pot with enough water to cover.
- • Add sugar to taste and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5-10 min until the fruit softens.
- • Let sit for a few hours so the fruit softens more.
- • Strain the liquid through a colander to remove the pulp.
- • Bottle the concentrate and refrigerate.
- • To serve, dilute with water to your liking for a flavorful, tangy drink!
Instructions:
This concentrate doesn’t need sterilizing/canning and stays fresh for months, thanks to Cas Guava’s natural antibacterial properties.
🍸 Traditional Favorite: Agua de Cas
Cas Guava is the key ingredient in Costa Rica's famous Agua de Cas, a blend of cas juice, water, and sugar. It's a refreshing, slightly acidic drink that's perfect for hot days.
With its vibrant taste, rich nutrients, and endless possibilities, Cas Guava is a must-have for gardeners and culinary adventurers alike!
📚 Learn more:
- • What fruit is more sour and has more vitamin C than a lemon
- • What fruit can you drink? Costa Rican Cas is the Guava for Drinking
- • Costa Rican Guava
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