Guava Strain

About Guava

Stoners around the world have long waited to discover the mysteries behind the fabled Guava strain. Its complex history begins with the debate about its original creator. With ties to many breeders, including Cookies Fam and Garden of Green, it’s difficult to say who truly came up with this hybrid strain. In case that wasn’t complicated enough, its name and genetic history varies from breeder to breeder!

Some breeders agree that Guava’s genetic profile make it a Gelato phenotype. Others, including Flavour Chasers (who most believe to be its original breeder), describe the strain as the offspring of Stardawg and Afghani. From its origins to its genetics and even to its name, the strain is enveloped in a thick veil of enigma. But one thing’s for sure, no matter where it comes from, Guava’s high is definitely a good time!

Guava Strain Effects

65% sativa and only 35% indica, Guava is a strain best used during the day and preferably in the afternoon. After consuming this bud, expect your body to begin tingling and buzzing with relief as relaxation spreads through your limbs. This physical relaxation is coupled with a mellow cerebral high that often inspires users to create. But that’s not all this strain has to offer.

Users of the Guava strain often report feeling:

• Talkative
• Focused
• Happy
• Uplifted
• Hungry
• Creative
• Energetic
• Social

This means that the mysterious Guava strain is multifaceted and can be used for many situations. Whether you’re preparing to debate your uncle with unsavory political takes during your next family reunion or getting ready to meet new and exciting people, Guava gives you the confidence to communicate more than usual and focus on your thoughts. This makes the strain a welcome addition to social gatherings, especially for the introverts who wanted to stay home but got dragged out by friends.

The strain also guarantees euphoria and happiness, which may result in some light injury to your ribs from laughing way too hard. Not to worry, though, since the strain also has some pain-relieving properties, but more on that later. If consuming Guava on your own, the high will be just as pleasant. It will give you the creativity to unleash your inner artist, with an energizing and relaxing body high that makes even the most mundane of tasks enjoyable.

All in all, Guava embodies all the great things about weed in one deliciously sweet bud! That said, the strain isn’t exempt from some of cannabis’s most notable side effects, including cottonmouth (dry mouth), red eyes, and others. As fantastic and appealing as it may sound, Guava is not for beginners. The most commonly reported adverse reaction with the strain is anxiety, which can sometimes develop into panic attacks. As scary as it may be in the moment, it isn’t that big of a deal, but it’s certainly unpleasant, so you should exercise caution when using this strain.

Guava Strain Benefits

Recreational and medical stoners alike enjoy the benefits of Guava. For recreational stoners, these benefits may simply be a boost of creativity or a little bit of social courage. For medical users, however, the benefits of Guava go way beyond that, especially for those suffering from:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• Insomnia
• Chronic pain
• Inflammation
• Attention deficit disorders

A mood-boosting strain, Guava is excellent for alleviating stress and relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety. Ironically, what it soothes in some it causes in others, so, again, if you’re a cannabis novice or prone to THC-induced anxiety, it’s best to steer clear.

Additionally, the strain’s physical relaxation properties are excellent to soothe chronic pain or inflammation such as arthritis or migraines. Because of its focusing properties, it may also aid those suffering from attention deficits with concentration.

Guava Strain Flavor – The Genetics & Terpenes

Guava has beautiful buds that often include many hues of green in one single nug; from shades of olive and forest to Kelly green, this strain is real easy on the eyes. Almost no further details exist about this strain’s physical attributes, due to, ya know, the whole mystery behind its origins, but we do know plenty about its fragrance and flavor.

The Guava strain outranks almost all of its competitors on the pungency scale. Its fruity flavors hit your nose before they do your mouth, and they’re reminiscent of a warm summer’s day in a tropical paradise. Guava captures the aromas of a tropical oasis, enhanced by undertones of earthiness and spice. It adds fire to the mixture with subtle hints of diesel, which will smell like someone ignited a palm tree with the most fragrant gas around.

Its flavor profile is exactly what you would expect from a strain named after a tropical fruit: it’s sweet and has touches of berry and citrus. It also has some hints of earthiness that keep the sweetness in check, and when exhaled, the faint flavor of Guava glides across your tongue leaving you eager for more.

The flavors and aromas associated with Guava are largely the result to the terpenes in the strain. Terpenes exist in all plants, giving them the tastes and smells that we so love. Whether you benefit from the calming aromas of lavender or the tangy taste of oranges, you owe terpenes a huge thank you gift. In cannabis, terpenes are especially important because they make the entourage effect possible. This phenomenon occurs when other compounds in the cannabis plant interact with cannabinoids and enhance their effects.

The following terpenes make Guava the strain we know and love:

• Phellandrene
• Bisabolol
• Caryophyllene
• Limonene
• Pinene
• Humulene
• Linalool
• Carene
• Myrcene
• Ocimene

Additionally, Guava has pretty solid THC contents, with levels usually averaging between 19-22%. This makes the strain strong enough to have a kick but still manageable for experienced smokers. Guava also has low levels of other cannabinoids:

Cannabinoid Percentages in Guava

Cannabinoid	Percentage
CBD	0.2-0.49%
CBC	0.12-0.58%
CBG	0.26-0.8%

Ready to Try the “Guava” Strain?

After all this Guava talk, we bet you’re just about ready to try some for yourself! Here at CBD Mall, you’ll always find the elusive strain available in a plethora of cannabinoids, including Active CBD, a type of CBD that mimics the effects of delta 8 and is legal in states where delta 8 might not be.

Here are a few of our best-selling Guava products:

• Guava Delta 8 Cart by 10X (900mg)
• Guava Delta 8 Disposable Vape Pen (920mg)
• Guava Active CBD Cart by Doughnut (920mg)

Similar Strains Available

Guava is certainly a strain to keep in mind when picking your preferred strain. Its energetic and uplifting nature perfectly complements its soothing and relaxing bodily effects. But Guava isn’t the only strain out there, so here are a couple others we think you’ll love if you like the Guava strain.

Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) certainly has an elusive name. It may be sweet, but it’s also very potent. Like Guava, GSC is an indica-dominant hybrid that offers users feelings of happiness, euphoria, relaxation, and hunger. That said, Girl Scout Cookies behaves more like a hybrid than Guava does. While it will still keep you chatty and engaged, it may sway you to do so from the couch. The strain also has a higher THC percentage than Guava, with contents averaging between 19-28%.

If you subscribe to the school of thought that Guava is a Gelato phenotype, what better strain to substitute it than its own parent? Unlike Guava, however, Gelato leans slightly towards indica, displaying more properties that may make you feel slightly sedated. Even so, Gelato will have you feeling creative, happy, and aroused, making it perfect for use in social (or romantic) situations. Its THC contents are similar to those of Guava, with levels remaining between 17-25%.

Information Regarding Growing Guava

Despite its complicated heritage, Guava is actually typically easy to grow. The plant itself reaches average heights of 50-60 inches and grows well indoors, outdoors, and in a greenhouse. If you’re a new grower, this is the low-maintenance strain for you!

Guava produces medium-sized, mossy green plants with spade-shaped nugs, which are covered with large, amber pistils and coated with a layer of icy white trichomes. Once the plants reach maturity, you can look forward to a generous harvest. Indoor crops take 8 to 10 weeks to flower and have been known to yield around 2 ounces per square foot. Outdoors, crops are ready to harvest in late October and yield around 2-3 ounces per plant. Happy growing!

Summary

As mysterious as it may be, Guava is a favorite among many stoner circles. Whether they be introverts looking for a social nudge or creatives seeking inspiration, the strain delivers exactly what they need as soon as it’s inhaled.

Regardless of its true origin, name, and genetics, the Guava strain has proven to be a wonderful addition to any stash. Feel energized, euphoric, and uplifted today!