Guava, Amrud, Psidium Guajava ( Grafted ) - Plant

Planting and care

Growing guava from seed may not produce a fruiting tree for up to eight years and the plants are not true to the parent. Therefore, cuttings and layering are more often used as propagation methods for guava fruit trees.
You can grow them on a balcony or on the terrace but prune regularly to maintain the height. The plant should get enough sunlight.

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

Winter

Typical uses of Guava

Special features: Fruits

Culinary use: Jams and jellies

Ornamental use: NA

Medicinal use: Used in Ayurvedic preparations.

References

• http://www.flowersofindia.net/risearch/search.php?query=Guava%2C+Psidium+Guajava&stpos=0&stype=AND
• http://www.fruitipedia.com/guava.htm
• http://balconygardenweb.com/growing-guava-in-pots-guava-tree-care/