How to Grow Pink Guava
Psidium guajava
Your complete guide to growing Pink Guava.
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Companion Plants for Pink Guava
✓ Good companions
Creates beneficial microclimate and wind protection for guava
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, excellent mulch for guava trees
Deters aphids and mosquitoes while attracting beneficial insects
Repels nematodes and fruit flies that commonly attack guava
Repels ants and rodents that damage guava fruit
Acts as trap crop for aphids and adds nitrogen to soil
Similar water and nutrient needs, provides complementary canopy structure
Ground cover that suppresses weeds and adds organic matter to soil
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to guava and inhibits root development
Allelopathic compounds suppress guava growth and compete for water
Acidify soil excessively and compete aggressively for nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
