Pineapple guava (Acca sellowiana) is an evergreen shrub or small tree grown for its edible fruit and flowers. This guide covers growing one from seed, plus our own grow log from the Spring Mason kit.
Quick facts
| Botanical name | Acca sellowiana (also sold as Feijoa sellowiana) |
|---|---|
| Native range | South America (southern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and northern Argentina) |
| Mature size | 18 to 25 feet tall and wide |
| Lifespan | [Your data: lifespan] |
| Sunset climate zones | 6, 7-9, 12-24 (USDA zone 9 and up) |
| Annual growth rate | [Your data: ft per year] |
| Seed source | [State] [Year] |
| Time to germinate | [Your data: days from sowing to sprout in the kit] |
| Difficulty | [Your rating: easy / moderate / challenging] |
Seed and germination
- Scarification (soaking): [Your data]
- Cold Stratification: [Your data]
- Germination: [Your data]
Watch our pineapple guava seeds go from sowing to sprout on our YouTube channel, @SpringMasonTV.
Growing in the kit
[Your data: how the kit is set up, how much water the reservoir holds, how often to refill it, where to place it for light, and what temperatures work.]
Pineapple guava is a broad evergreen shrub that can be pruned as a hedge or small tree.
Year one and beyond
[Your data: milestones, such as first true leaves, height at 4, 8 and 12 weeks, and when a seedling is ready to move to a larger pot or the ground.]
Left unpruned it can reach about 15 feet, and Everde lists its mature size at 18 to 25 feet tall and wide.
Our grow log
| Date | Stage | Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Date sown] | Sown | [Your notes] | |
| [Date] | Germinated | [Your notes] | |
| [Date] | [Stage] | [Height] | [Your notes] |
[Time-lapse video goes here.]
Troubleshooting and FAQ
My seeds are not sprouting. Not every seed is viable. [Your data: how many seeds are in the vial and the germination rate we see.]
My seedling is collapsing or has gray mold. Seedlings are prone to damping-off, a fungal problem linked to excess moisture and poor airflow. [Your data: what to look for and what to do.]
Can I plant it outside? Everde lists pineapple guava for a minimum of USDA zone 9 and Sunset zones 6, 7-9, and 12-24. [Your data: climate guidance and timing.]
Sources
- Everde Growers, Feijoa sellowiana (size, Sunset and USDA zones)