When Is Guava in Season? A Detailed Guide to Its Ripening Season

Guava is also called bale, bazhi, jishiguo, and so on. Its flesh is tender and its taste is sweet, making it a very popular fruit. So when is guava in season?

1. When is guava in season

Guava is basically available on the market all year round. However, the guava commonly seen on our country's market comes into season from June to August. Guava in this season generally tastes rather sour and astringent, while guava that comes onto the market after October is riper and tastes sweeter. Therefore, October to March of the following year is generally the peak sales period for guava in our country.

2. How to choose guava

1. Look at the appearance

When choosing guava, you should pick ones with smooth skin and no spots or cracks. If the guava's skin has spots or cracks, not only will the taste be rather poor, but the fruit may already be rotting, which not only makes it less pleasant to eat and causes nutrients to be lost, but may also cause physical discomfort.

2. Squeeze for firmness

When choosing guava, it is recommended to pick ones whose skin is slightly soft and springy. If the guava feels very hard when squeezed, it mostly means the guava is not ripe; if it feels especially soft when squeezed, it means it is very ripe and may already be spoiled, so it will keep for only a very short time.

3. Weigh it in your hand

At the same size, you should choose guava that feels heavy in the hand, because such guava contains more water and tastes better. If the guava feels light when picked up, then such guava has no water and tastes poor.