🌳 Guava Plant – Growing & Care Guide

Guava (botanical name: Psidium guajava) is one of the most popular fruit plants in India, known for its high yield, sweet taste, and rich Vitamin C content. It is suitable for home gardens, terrace gardening (dwarf varieties), and commercial farming.

🌱 Growing Instructions

Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates.

Temperature: Ideal range 20°C–35°C.

Soil: Well-drained sandy loam soil with good organic matter. Tolerates slightly alkaline soil.

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily) for best fruiting.

Planting Distance: 4–6 meters apart (closer spacing for high-density planting).

Watering: Regular watering during early growth. Reduce watering during fruit ripening for better sweetness.

Best Planting Time: July–September or February–March.

Fruiting Time: Begins fruiting in 1–2 years (grafted plants fruit earlier).

🌿 Care Instructions

Fertilizer: Apply organic compost or well-rotted cow dung twice yearly. Add balanced NPK before flowering.

Pruning: Annual pruning improves air circulation and increases fruit size.

Mulching: Helps retain moisture and control weeds.

Pest Control: Watch for fruit flies and leaf-eating caterpillars. Neem oil spray is effective.

Weeding: Keep the base clean to promote healthy growth.

🍈 Uses of Guava

Eaten fresh as table fruit

Used in juices, jams, jellies, and sweets

Rich in Vitamin C and dietary fiber

Helps boost immunity and digestion

Suitable for commercial farming due to strong market demand