What fruit can you drink? Costa Rican Cas is the Guava for Drinking, yet with a bonus of health benefits!

The fruit of Cas Guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum) has unusual tart flavor with passionfruit and pineapple tones, more pronounced than common Guava🍍

Cas Guava used in pies, salads, fresh juices, ice-cream, jams, and as a base for the refreshing drink Fresco de Cas!🍹

High pectin content makes firm jellies.

Hydrating and low glycemic index, suitable for those mindful of sugar consumption.

Rich source of fiber, vitamin C, antioxidants, phosphorus, potassium, copper, vitamin A, and folic acid.

This small tree or bush is very fast growing and undemanding, usually pest free (unlike most Guavas that can be very bugsy).

Tolerates hot summers and short frosts, appreciates well-drained soils.

Easy to grow, drought-tolerant once established, suitable for container cultivation.

Seedlings start flowering and fruiting at a young age, typically 2-3 years old from seed.

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🍈 How to always have lots of Guava Juice.

Psidium littorale, also known as Cattley Guava, is a charming small tropical fruit tree.

Round fruits offer a unique culinary experience with a sweet and tangy flavor, perfect for various dishes and drinks.

Surprisingly cold-hardy, it adds both beauty and flavor to any landscape.

Ideal for containers

A must-have for fruit lovers seeking a tropical treat.

One tree can bring enough fruit for making a delicious, aromatic, refreshing Guava juice for the whole family during Summer months. Just put the fruit in a blender, add some water, ice and sugar and enjoy!

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🍴 Baked guava halves: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

🔴Cut ripe guavas in half and arrange them cut-side up in a baking dish.
🔴Drizzle with honey, add a small dab of butter if desired, and sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
🔴Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-30 minutes until the fruit is soft and the honey is bubbling.
🔴A squeeze of lime juice brightens the flavor.
🔴Serve warm on its own, with vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or a sprinkle of toasted coconut.
🔴The guavas become soft, fragrant, and almost jam-like as they bake.

🌿 About the plant:

Guava, Psidium guajava, belongs to the myrtle family and produces white, pink, or deep coral flesh depending on the variety. The fruit develops a strong, sweet fragrance as it ripens.

🏡 In the garden:

Guava trees flower on new growth, so light pruning encourages more blooms and fruit. They adapt well to different soils as long as drainage is good.

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📚 Learn more:

Guava trees in Plant Encyclopedia
Guava chili glaze: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
Guava fudge: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
Six guava varieties that will keep you picking year-round
How to grow a Guava Tree: Practical Guide to Growing Guava
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#2. Guava (Psidium sp.): Cattley and Tropical guava

❤️ Guava is a reliable producer, starts fruiting in a pot at small size. Some varieties, especially Cattley guavas - Psidium littorale - are relatively cold hardy and can take some frost without damage. Guavas are fast growing small trees or large bushes.

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💋How to always have lots of Guava Juice
💋Pineapple Guava
💋Refreshing drink Fresco de Cas
💋Costa Rican Guava
💋Top 10 fast-fruiting trees

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🌸 Fun Facts About the Guava Flower

🌸 Frilly and Fabulous - Guava flowers may be small, but they're packed with fluffy white stamens that give them a soft, powder-puff look.

🌸 Pollinator Magnet - Bees and butterflies love guava blooms, making them a great addition to a pollinator-friendly garden.

🌸 Scent-sational - The flowers have a light, pleasant fragrance that adds a touch of sweetness before the fruit even arrives.

🌸 Bloom to Fruit - Each flower can turn into a delicious guava fruit, making them both beautiful and productive.

🌸 Part of the Showy Family - Guava (Psidium) belongs to the Myrtaceae family, which also includes eye-catching bloomers like Eucalyptus, Bottlebrush (Callistemon), and the stunning Rose Apple (Syzygium).

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