Guava by Garden Of Green

Guava seeds: tropical fruit and sativa energy from Garden of Green

Guava is a feminized seed (it only produces female plants, the ones that grow buds) from the breeder Garden of Green. Its genetics are Guava × OG Kush, and in its own description the breeder also calls it Guava Kush. It is a hybrid (a cross of two types of cannabis) with 75 % sativa (the type of cannabis with a more cerebral, uplifting effect) and 25 % indica (the more compact type with a more physical effect). Garden of Green considers itself lucky to have this strain available in Europe, on this side of the Atlantic. At oaseeds we like it because it combines a very marked fruity profile with an active effect, which is not that common among OG Kush crosses.

Flavour, aroma and effect of Guava

The breeder sums up its profile in two words: tropical fruit. Both aroma and flavour are reminiscent of exotic fruit, just as its name suggests. Its buds range from light to dark green and, as they ripen, they become covered in amber trichomes (the tiny resin glands that sparkle on the flower).

Garden of Green talks about THC (the compound behind the high) of up to 21 % and CBD (a compound that does not get you high) of 1 %. The effect, according to the breeder, starts with cerebral euphoria and a cosy warmth in the body. It energises the mind, boosts creativity, brings on fits of laughter and lifts your mood, while the body relaxes and helps you switch off from stress. The breeder recommends it to keep you awake and focused throughout the day.

How to grow Guava indoors and outdoors

Indoors, Guava flowers in 8 to 9 weeks (flowering is the stage when the plant forms its buds) and the breeder gives a yield of 450 g/m². It reaches a height of between 130 and 160 cm, so it is worth switching to flowering early if your tent is low, because its sativa side gives it some stretch.

Outdoors, Garden of Green talks about 550 g per plant and a harvest at the end of October in the northern hemisphere. That late date means you need a mild, dry autumn so the buds can finish without humidity problems.

Two tips for this plant: if you grow indoors, train its branches with a net or gentle tying so its height doesn't get out of hand, and watch the trichomes at the end so you harvest when they start turning amber, the point the breeder itself describes.

Guava characteristics

Frequently asked questions about Guava

Is Guava indica or sativa?

It is mostly sativa: 75 % sativa and 25 % indica, according to Garden of Green. That is why its effect is active and cerebral, although OG Kush adds a touch of body relaxation.

How long does Guava take to flower?

Between 8 and 9 weeks indoors. Outdoors it is harvested at the end of October in the northern hemisphere, so a climate with mild, dry autumns is best.

How much does Guava yield?

Garden of Green gives 450 g/m² indoors and 550 g per plant outdoors. Those are good figures for a plant of 130 to 160 cm.

Are Guava and Guava Kush the same plant?

Yes. Garden of Green sells it as Guava, but its description calls it Guava Kush because of its OG Kush parent. It is the same strain, with the same Guava × OG Kush genetics.