Production of Guava ( Psidium Guajava L.) in Hawaii

Abstract

The guava ( Psidium guajavaL.) is native to the American tropics, but now distributed to all tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Undoubtedly, the guava fruit's distinctive aroma, flavor, nutritive value and its versatility in usage helped in its complete dissemination. The guava was brought to Hawaii in the early 1800's by Don Francisco de paula Marin, a seafaring botanist from Spain, who jumped ship and settled in Hawaii. During the early days of the monarchy, Marin became the most influential European resident in the Hawaiian Islands.