Guam
Island-Fresh Vegetables
Guam Vegetable Availability* Chart
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Beans, Bush (Abuchuelas)
Beans, Yardlong (Frioles)
Beans, Wing (Sigidiyas)
Bittermelon (Atmagosu)
Cabbage, Chinese (Nappa’)
Pak-choi, Bak Choy, Petsai
Cabbage, Head (Ripoyu)
Cassava (Mendeoka)
Chinese Water Spinach (Kangkong)
Corn, Sweet (Mai’es)
Cucumber (Kamba)
Eggplant (Beringhenas)
Ginger, Tumeric (Mango’)
Ginger, White (Hasngot)
Gourd, Bottle (Kalabåsa/Upo)
Gourd, Spanish (Chaiote)
Gourd, Sponge (Patola)
Gourd, Wax (Kondot)
Okra (Okra)
Onion, Green (Siboyas Chamorro)
Pepper, Bell (Donne’ Mames)
Pepper, Hot (Donne’ Pika)
Pumpkin (Kalamasa)
Pumpkin Tips (Puntan Kalamasa)
Radish, Daikon/Red
Sweet Potato (Kamuti)
Tomato, Cherry (Tumates Ubas)
Tomato, Large (Tumates Dångkolo)
Taro, Red (Sunen Agaga’)
Taro, White (Sunen Honolulu)
Vegetable Sprouts
Yam, (Dågu)
Indicates Availability
Indicates Moderate Availability
Indicates Not Available
* Seasonality based on production in Guam. Availability could vary from year-to-year
depending on weather conditions.
Mission Statement:
Inina, Diskubre, Setbisio...
to Enlighten, to Discover, to Serve.
The University of Guam is a U.S.
accredited, regional Land Grant
Institution. It is dedicated to the
search for and dissemination
of knowledge, wisdom and
truth. The University
exists to service its learners
and the community of Guam,
Micronesia, and the neighboring
regions of the Pacific
and Asia. The
University prepares
learners for life by
providing the
opportunity to
acquire knowledge, skills,
attitudes, and abilities
through the core curriculum, degree
programs, research and outreach. At the
Pacific crosscurrents of the East and
West, the University of Guam provides a
opportunity to discover and acquire
indigenous and global knowledge.
For information on availability and assistance in obtaining, contact the Farmer’s Cooperative
Association of Guam, Inc. at [email protected] or Guam Cooperative Extension at 671735-2080.
Produced by Jesse Bamba, James McConnell, Frank J. Cruz, Bob Barber, Jose A. Cruz, Joe Tuquero, and Mari Marutani. 2010. Agriculture and Natural
Resources, Guam Cooperative Extension, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Guam and USDA Natural Resources Conservation
Service. Funding in part from: USDA Rural Development Cooperatives Grant Program, Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education,
and Guam Cooperative Extension Service.
Guam Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All information gained through its extension program is available to anyone
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. Dr. L. Yudin, Director Guam Cooperative Extension.
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