{"product_id":"cas-guava-costa-rican-guava-psidium-friedrichsthalianum","title":"Cas Guava, Costa Rican Guava (Psidium friedrichsthalianum)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTangy Tropical Delight from Costa Rica\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCas Guava (\u003cem\u003ePsidium friedrichsthalianum\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Costa Rican Guava, is a small tropical fruit tree prized for its intensely tangy, citrusy fruit. The small, round fruits ripen greenish-yellow with aromatic white to pale yellow flesh packed with tiny seeds. Their bold sour flavor makes them especially exciting for drinks, jams, sauces, and other tropical preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Central America, particularly Costa Rica, Cas Guava is a hardy, productive tree with dense, glossy green foliage and an attractive bushy growth habit. The leaves are aromatic when crushed, releasing the familiar fragrance of guava. Compact enough for home gardens while capable of heavy fruit production, this unusual guava is a standout for tropical fruit collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Culinary Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCas Guava has a particularly strong connection to Costa Rican cuisine, where the fruit is used to make \u003cem\u003ecas fresco\u003c\/em\u003e, a refreshing drink made by blending the tart fruit with water and sugar. Its intensely sour flavor also lends itself beautifully to jams, jellies, sauces, juices, and smoothies. In traditional Central American medicine, guava species have also been used for digestive complaints, while the fruit provides vitamin C and antioxidant compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Cas Guava?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntensely Tangy Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get a bold sour, citrusy flavor unlike common sweet guavas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosta Rican Favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow the fruit used to make the beloved \u003cem\u003ecas fresco\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature trees can produce abundant crops of small, aromatic fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Tropical Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its bushy growth habit fits beautifully into home gardens and edible landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough \u0026amp; Adaptable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, Cas Guava can tolerate periods of drought and a range of growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Also known as:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCas Guava, Costa Rican Guava, Sour Guava, Cas, Psidium friedrichsthalianum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e*)*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCas Guava grows best in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and well-draining, fertile soil. Keep young trees consistently watered, then reduce watering once established as they develop good drought tolerance. Feed regularly during the growing season to support vigorous growth and fruit production. Prune lightly to maintain a compact shape and encourage branching. It can be grown in containers while young, but performs best in the ground where roots have room to develop. Protect from frost and extended cold. Under warm conditions, plants can begin producing fruit in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":41819180040390,"sku":"C4-CAS-M","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":44924611690694,"sku":"B2b-CAS-L","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2858\/6430\/products\/image.heic?v=1772647069","url":"https:\/\/sowexotic.com\/products\/cas-guava-costa-rican-guava-psidium-friedrichsthalianum","provider":"Sow Exotic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}