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Guava
Expectations
| Standard Farming | BharatAgri Smart Farming |
|---|---|
Expected Fertilizer and Agrochemical Expenditure 27,500 | BharatAgri Expected Fertilizer and Agrochemical Expenditure 24,000 |
Expected Harvest 8 ton per Acre | BharatAgri Expected Harvest 10 ton per Acre |
Expected Income (Rs) 4,00,000 | BharatAgri Expected Income (Rs) 5,00,000 |
Favourable Climate
Climate
- Guava is grown in both tropical and sub-tropical regions.
- However, it is susceptible to severe frost.
Temperature
- Guava is grown in 15–30° C temperature.
Crop Water Requirement
- An annual rainfall of about 100 cm is sufficient during the rainy season (July-September).
- Rainfall during the harvesting period deteriorates the quality of fruits.
Favourable Soil
Type
- Heavy clay to very light sandy soil.
- Good quality guavas are produced in river basins.
- The crop is sensitive to water-logging.
pH
- Soils having pH between 4.5-8.2 are suitable for cultivation of guava.
Planting Material
Sardar 49
| Duration | NoneDays |
| Special Characteristic | Also known as Lucknow-49. Dwarf variety with spreading branches. Fruit is large in size having rough surface. Flesh is of creamy white, smooth, juicy with rich test. TSS ranges from 10-12%. Gives average yield of 130-155 kg per tree. |
| Yield | NoneQuintal / Acre |
Allahbad Safeda
| Duration | NoneDays |
| Special Characteristic | Dwarf variety with round crown and spreading branches. Fruit is smooth, round and flesh is of white color with pleasant flavor. TSS ranges from 10-12%. Gives average yield of 145 kg per Tree. |
| Yield | NoneQuintal / Acre |
Arka Amulya
| Duration | NoneDays |
| Special Characteristic | Dwarf variety with compact, round crown with dense foliage. Fruit is of large size, smooth, round and having white flesh. TSS ranges from 9.3 to 10.1%. Gives average yield of 144 kg per Tree. |
| Yield | NoneQuintal / Acre |
Land Preparation
Land preparation
- Land is prepared during the summer season by ploughing, harrowing, leveling and removing weeds.
Spacing and Plant Population
Varieties
| Row to Row | 6.0m |
| Plant to Plant | 6.0m |
| Plant Population | 1222 |
Nutrient Management
- The plants are manured twice a year, first during June-July and second by during October.
- When crop is of 1 year old- well composed cow dung@15 kg per tree along with Urea@220 gm, SSP@250 gm and MOP@170 gm per Tree.
- When crop is of 2 year old- well composed cow dung@20 kg per tree along with Urea@425 gm, SSP@500 gm and MOP@340 gm per Tree.
- When crop is of 3 year old- well composed cow dung@25 kg per tree along with Urea@650 gm, SSP@750 gm and MOP@510 gm per Tree.
- When crop is of 4 year old- well composed cow dung@30 kg per tree along with Urea@850 gm, SSP@1000 gm and MOP@680 gm per Tree.
- For 4-6year old crop, apply cowdung@25-40 kg, Urea@300-600 gm, SSP@1500-2000 gm, MOP@600 gm-1000 gm per tree.
- When crop become 7-10 year old, apply Cowdung@40-50 kg, Urea@750-1000 gm, SSP@2000-2500 gm and MOP@1100-1500 gm per Tree.
- Apply half of dose of Urea, SSP and MOP and full dose of cowdung, in May-June month and remaining half dose in September - October.
Irrigation
Irrigation
- Guava is mostly grown under rainfed condition.
- During winter season, irrigation is provided at an interval of 20-25 days.
- Summer months it is provided at an interval of 10-15 days by the ring method.
Intercultural Operations
Weed Management
before planting
| Method | Spray |
| Herbicide | Atrazine 600.0 gram/acre |
Harvesting
Harvesting
- Within 2-3years after planting comes to bearing.
- Guavas are harvested throughout the year (except during May and June).
- Guava fruits should be picked as soon as they mature.
- The fruit is ready for harvest when its dark green color changes to light and shows yellowish green patches.
- Storage-After harvesting, carry out cleaning, grading and packing operations.
- As guava is perishable fruits, it should be marketed immediately after harvest.
- For packing use CFB, corrugated fiber boxes or bamboo baskets of different size.
Yield
Total harvest quantity
- Yield varies with variety, cultivation practices, area, and management or orchard.
- Grafted trees yield- 350 kg/ trees
- Seedling trees yield- 90 kg/ trees
