Red Guava

Package of Practices for Red Guava :

1. Scientific Name & Family: Psidium guajava, Family: Myrtaceae.

2. Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical regions; temperature 23–28°C.

3. Soil: Well-drained sandy loam to clay loam with pH 5.5–7.5.

4. Varieties: Red Guava is known for its attractive red flesh and sweet flavor.

5. Propagation: By budding or grafting on seedling rootstocks; air layering also possible.

6. Spacing & Planting: 5×5 m spacing; pits 60×60×60 cm; fill with FYM and topsoil.

7. Manures & Fertilizers: Apply 10–15 kg FYM + NPK (150:100:100 g per tree/year) in 2–3 splits; supplement with micronutrients if needed.

8. Irrigation: Regular watering during flowering and fruiting; reduce in dormant season.

9. Weeding & Mulching: Keep orchard weed-free; mulch with organic matter to retain soil moisture.

10. Harvesting & Yield: Fruits mature in 120–130 days after flowering; yield 18–22 tons/ha; harvest when skin turns light red or pinkish.