Background of Psidium Guajava Guava is the common name for any …show more content…
It is said to have originated in Mexico central and South America but has become almost a staple fruit in a lot of Asian countries. The Spanish explorers are said to have spotted the guava in South America way back in 1500 from where it has been taken North Florida. Seminole Indians are said to have cultivated guava trees in Northern Florida in 1816. (Gerita, 2009). Gerita added that “Guavaween” is a traditional fund raising event celebrated every year during the end of October in central Florida to celebrate the advent of guava. Today India, Brazil and Mexico are the major producers of guava in the world. The best grown guavas are said to be from near and around Allahabad in India. It is successfully grown in tropical and sub-tropical climate, having distinct winters, though tolerating dry