Guavas may have thick or thin skins, depending upon the variety. Skin color is light green to yellow and the flesh may be white, yellow, pink or red. The fruit is usually oval in shape, about 2 inches in diameter and 3 inches long, with small edible seeds inside. In Florida, guavas grow as a semi-wild and cultivated tree.
Fruit matures practically year round, with the peak season during the summer months.
Fresh fruit may be found locally in some of the produce markets. It is available year round in various processed forms - canned guava shells, guava paste and guava jelly. Guava juice is one of the major ingredients used in some of the processed juice blends. Guavas sold in markets are usually quite firm and should be ripened further at home before using. Flavor ranges from sweet to slightly acid.