Some information about the guava tree

The scientific name of our guava is Psidium guajava, belongs to the Kim Nuong family and originates from Brazil. This is a woody tree, the height can be from 3m up to 6m. When the guava tree is young, the branches are green. As it ages, the stem becomes smooth and brown. This plant has flowers that grow in clusters, are white with 5 petals and are bisexual. Guava fruit is dark green when green, gradually turns yellow when ripe, the flesh is thin, has many seeds, and the taste is not harshly sweet. 

How to plant guava trees is not too complicated, but there are a few things you must keep in mind. However, about what type to plant, where to plant it, how to plant guava, etc.,

Classification of guava varieties, which type should be planted?

Currently, there are many different varieties of guava grown such as buffalo guava, bo guava, amaryllis guava, grease guava, glove guava, peach guava… These are all extremely fragrant and sweet guavas that are very popular.

If you want to grow a type of guava that brings high economic value, the Taiwanese guava variety is worth growing because it is not only fragrant and sweet but also has a very high yield and can be sold at a good price. Thanks to the above advantages, many gardeners have switched to growing this type of guava and achieved very positive results.

Where should guava trees be planted?

In addition to how to plant guava trees , people also pay attention to where to plant guava trees. In many aspects, planting a guava tree in front of the house is good because this is a woody plant that helps make the space in front of your house more airy. 

However, avoid locations in the middle of the gate or exit and prioritize guava varieties that are not too large to limit tree shadow coverage.

How to plant guava trees properly and effectively

Prepare

• ✦ Ingredients: Guava seeds, guava branches. You can choose seeds from Taiwanese guava, No. 5 white guava, Dong Du guava, seedless guava, queen guava, etc. (depending on your planting method)
• ✦Tools: Pots, shovels, irrigation water, suitable soil,…
• ✦Dig a hole: The size of the hole is about 50 cm x 50cm x 50cm.
• ✦Apply fertilizer: About 10 to 15kg of decomposed manure, 0.5 to 1 kg of superphosphate.

Implementation steps

Growing guava from seeds

You should choose seeds from naturally ripe guavas. Select large fruits, cut them and scrape out the seeds, remove the slimy skin and dry them in the sunlight until they become dry and crispy, then store them in a dry, sealed place to ensure a higher germination rate. You should sow the seeds in early spring or mid-summer. If the seedlings are 15 to 20cm tall, then plant them on dry, moist ground.

Plant guava by cutting branches

Choose branches with the following characteristics: intermediate bark color – delicious, not rough. Prune branches during the hot and humid season, when the tree develops sap. Choose branches from the mother tree that have been fortune-telling, peel the bark, and scrape off all the “silk” to avoid “hydration and scarring”. Then drain the resin, then form callus after 3 to 5 days before wrapping the gourd and removing the soil.

How to care for guava trees

Sprinklers

Regularly water every 2 days and dose about 5 liters of water for each tree. The time you need to pay the most attention to watering is when the tree is flowering and the fruit is growing.

Prune branches and leaves, create canopy

If your guava tree has too many branches and leaves, you need to remove hidden branches or leaves growing around the base of the tree. In addition, it is also necessary to remove pest-infested branches and leaves. 

Fertilize guava trees

When guava has produced many flowers, it is necessary to fertilize the tree about 1 month before flowering and add nitrogen so that the tree can bloom many flowers. Phosphorus, nitrogen and potassium play extremely important roles in helping plants grow stronger.

How to harvest and preserve

In addition to growing guava trees , harvesting and preserving guava is also extremely important.

• ✦The fruit should be wrapped in plastic when it is large to avoid being stung by bees or pests, causing poor fruit quality.
• ✦After harvesting, the fruit should be kept in a cool place to achieve the best quality.

Notes when planting and caring for guava trees at home

After each harvest, deep and small branches should be pruned to concentrate nutrients for the tree to grow and produce good quality fruit in the next crop.

In addition, if guava is grown in a pot, it should be pruned so that the fruit does not become small and easily fall due to weak branches. But if planted in the ground, it is not necessary to prune

If you are still wondering how to grow guava trees , the above article has provided enough information for you to care for guava trees to grow healthily.