Guava

Psidium guajava

Env: Outdoor Pot: Large

Hardy, fast-growing small tree; dwarf varieties suit large pots.

🌞 Light & Temperature

Light: Full sun

Temperature: 22–34°C

Pot: 60–90 L pot for dwarf types; prune to 1.5–2 m.

Soil Mix: Well-drained loam: 40% loam, 30% compost, 20% coco coir, 10% sand; pH 5–7

Schedule: Dry season: 2–3x/week; Rainy season: weekly if no rain

Amount: 4–6 L per watering

Deep water; let top 4–6 cm dry between waterings.

Type: Balanced fruit tree fertilizer (e.g., NPK 12-12-17) plus micronutrients

Frequency: Monthly during growth; reduce in rainy periods

Dosage: 60–80 g/month for 60–90 L pot; add trace elements quarterly

Start: 8–12 months for grafted/dwarf types

Seasonality: Year-round; main flushes after pruning

Duration: 90–120 days from flower to harvest

Harvest Indicators: Fruit turns from dark to light green/yellow; aromatic; yields slightly to pressure

Tips: Bag fruits to prevent fruit fly; harvest slightly immature for crunchy texture.

Air-layering or grafted plants preferred for fruit quality.

Fruit flies: Bag fruits (paper/mesh) at marble size; use protein bait traps.
Mealybugs: Neem oil 1% weekly; prune ant bridges.

Prune lightly after each harvest flush to encourage new fruiting wood.

Install sturdy stakes; thin fruit for larger size.

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Schedules are guidelines—adjust for your microclimate, pot size, and weather. During heavy monsoon rain, reduce watering and improve drainage.