Description

Apple Cross Guava “Psidium Guajava”- Plant

Apple Cross Guava (Psidium guajava) is a premium tropical fruit plant known for its delicious, apple-like flavor, crisp texture, and high nutritional value. It belongs to the Myrtaceae family and is native to Central America, though it is now widely cultivated across India and other tropical regions. This fruit plant thrives best as an outdoor plant, requiring full sunlight for healthy growth and abundant fruit production.

One of its biggest specialties is its large, sweet, crunchy fruits that are rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. The Apple Cross Guava plant is easy to grow, highly productive, and an excellent choice for home gardens, orchards, terraces, and kitchen gardens, offering both ornamental beauty and fresh, nutritious fruits.

Features

• Premium guava variety with sweet, apple-like flavor.
• Large, crisp, and juicy fruits.
• Rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber.
• Fast-growing evergreen fruit plant.
• Produces fragrant white flowers.
• High-yielding and long-lasting variety.
• Suitable for gardens, orchards, and large pots.
• Easy to grow and maintain.

Plantation

• Plant in a sunny location.
• Dig a 2 × 2 × 2 ft planting pit.
• Use well-drained, compost-rich soil.
• Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot.
• Water thoroughly after planting.
• Maintain 10–15 ft spacing between plants.
• Apply mulch around the base.
• Avoid waterlogged areas.

Growing Requirements

• Sunlight: 6–8 hours of direct sunlight.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil.
• Watering: Water regularly; avoid overwatering.
• Temperature: 20°C–35°C.
• Humidity: Moderate humidity with good airflow.

Care Tips

• Apply compost every 2–3 months.
• Feed with balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks.
• Prune dead and overcrowded branches.
• Mulch to retain soil moisture.
• Protect from pests using neem oil.
• Avoid waterlogging.
• Harvest when fruits turn light green to yellow.
• Regular care ensures healthy growth and abundant fruiting.