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Guava
Psidium guajava
- Days to harvest
- 365–730 days
- Sunlight
- 6–10 hours/day
- Watering
- 1–1 per day
- Plant spacing
- 400 cm
- Minimum container size
- 60cm deep × 60cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 1 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 250 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- perennial
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 25-35 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 1500-2500 mm
- Humidity
- 60-80%
- Heat tolerance
- moderate
- Drought tolerance
- moderate
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Grafted seedlings or air layering
Soil requirements
Adaptable; prefers well-drained soil
Companion Plants
- Lemongrassstrong
Lemongrass border around guava trees significantly reduces fruit fly trap catch numbers; standard practice in organic guava production
- Sweet Basilmoderate
Basil under guava tree canopy repels fruit fly and mealybugs; basil thrives in partial shade provided by guava canopy
Common Pests & Diseases
Safety Notes
Fruit fly major pest — use paper bags for fruit protection. Observe 14-day PHI for spray treatments. Fallen fruit attracts pests — collect daily. Use organic baits (GF-120) as first-line defense.
Market Demand
Moderate-high; fresh and juice
Regional Notes
Hardy tree; fruits year-round
Sources
- MARDI Tropical Fruit Research 2024 — Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute · Last reviewed: 2024-06-01
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Category: Tropical Fruit