Which is the best variety of guava?
Of all the numerous guava varieties, Allahabad safeda is the best guava variety in India. It is used for both processing and table purposes. The popular Indian guava varieties are Allahabad Safeda, Sardar (Lucknow 49), Pant Prabhat, Lalit, Dhareedar, Chittidar, Arka Mridula, and Khaja (Bengal Safeda).
How many guava trees can be planted in an acre?
1 acre of land can accommodate 112 plants. The yield of 1 plant in the second year is around: 20-24 kg (the yield increases every subsequent year). So the total yield from the farm is: 3 tonnes or 2700 kg (approx).
Which country produces the best guava?
India
India. India is the number 1 guava producing country in the world. Although guava can be grown throughout India, it is most successful in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. Approximately 501,600 acres are dedicated to guava production in this country.
Which fertilizer is best for guava tree?
The use of a guava tree fertilizer with a 6-6-6-2 (nitrogen–phosphorus–potassium–magnesium) ratio is recommended. For each feeding, scatter the fertilizer evenly on the ground, starting a foot (30 cm.) from the trunk, then spreading out to the tree drip line. Rake it in, then water.
How long does it take a guava tree to produce fruit?
But be aware Guava grows very, very slowly when young before hitting a growth spurt. It can take four to eight years before a plant sprouted from seed will reach fruiting maturity—if it sets fruit at all.
What is Thai guava?
The name Guava in Thai is Farang, and the Thai word Farang means foreigner. This simple fact should tell people that the Guava is not a native species of fruit in Thailand. It was introduced to the Kingdom of Thailand in the late 17th century, and has flourished in the South East Asian climate.
Which type of guava is sweetest?
Guava Yellow Cherry
Guava Yellow Cherry This is the mildest and probably the sweetest guava of all. Fruits are 3cm in diameter yellow skinned with a sweet, aromatic, creamy flesh and numerous small seeds.
Is guava cultivation profitable?
Most of the farmers are preferring Taiwan guava farming as it is one of the most profitable fruit crops in India.
What is the biggest guava in the world?
The VNR-Bihi guava is so big, ranging from 300 gm to 850 gm that one fruit is said to be big enough for a family.
How can I increase my guava fruit size?
Pre-flowering sprays with 0.4% boric acid and 0.3% zinc sulphate increase the yield and fruit size. Spraying of copper sulphate at 0.2 to 0.4% also increases the growth and yield of guava.