Guava

Guava
Grown between the area extending from southern Mexico into or through Central America. Guava has been spread by man, birds and other animals to all warm areas of tropical America and in the West Indies. Guavas thrive in both humid and dry climates, but can survive only a few degrees of frost. Like other tender subtropicals, guavas need a frost-free location. They prefer full sun. In warmer regions guavas will ripen all year. There is a distinctive change in the color and aroma of the guava that has ripened.  They can also be picked green pre-mature and allowed to ripen off the tree at room temperature. Guavas are low in calories and fats but contain several vital vitamins and minerals. Guavas contain soluble dietary fiber,vitamin-C, Vitamin-A,beta-carotene, and lycopene (thought to help protect skin from UV damage). Guava can be eaten raw (seeds and all), cooked, or made into jelly, juice, and other products.