Guava, Amrud, Psidium Guajava ( Grafted ) - Plant

Planting and care

Layers are used as planting material. The planting is distributed from June - December. A spacing 5 to 6m. Plant the layers with the ball of earth in the centre of the pit of 45 cm x 45 cm x 45 cm size filled with FYM 10 Kg neem cake 1 Kg and topsoil.

Caring for Guava

• The tree should be planted in well-drained soil where its roots have room to spread.
• Fertilize growing guavas every one to two months while young and then three to four times per year as the tree matures.
• Guava trees need a high amount of nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash, along with some magnesium for maximum fruit production.
• An example is a formula of 6-6-6-2, worked into soils just prior to the onset of the growing season and then evenly spaced out three times during the growth period.
• Pruning should be done when it grows excess.
• Look for pest attack and apply cure accordingly.

Harvesting

Throughout the year

Typical uses of Guava

Special features: The guava fruit grows on a small tree with a wide, short canopy and a sturdy single to the multi-stemmed trunk.

Culinary use: Mature fruit use for making the Jams and jellies

Ornamental use: NA

Medicinal use: Used in Ayurvedic preparations.

References

• http://agritech.tnau.ac.in/horticulture/horti_fruits_guava.html
• http://www.fruitipedia.com/guava.htm
• http://balconygardenweb.com/growing-guava-in-pots-guava-tree-care/