Growing Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleianum) from Seed in Mexico

Seed Propagation of Strawberry Guava

If the parent plant is not a hybrid, seedlings will be true to type. In Mexico’s climate, they should thrive.

Sowing Fresh Seed

1. Plant seeds immediately after removing from fruit.
2. Sow in flats of light sandy loam; cover ¼ inch deep.
3. Water sparingly; keep moist but not wet.
4. After second true leaves appear, transplant to individual pots.
5. Grow in pots until ready for orchard planting (they dislike bare-root transplanting).

Hardiness

Tolerates 24°F (-4°C). In Mexico, no frost protection needed.

Fresh seed is key—viability drops quickly in storage.