Allahabad Safeda Plant
Allahabad safeda, also known as Psidium guajava 'Safeda,' is an outdoor fruiting tree. Plant in well-draining soil with full sun exposure. Water consistently, and fertilize during the growing season. Pruning can be done to shape the tree and remove dead or crowded branches.
Habit
Tree
Height
3-8 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well Drained, loamy
Shade
Full Sun to partial shade
Moisture
Moist
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Tropical America
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15-35°C
Humidity (%)
50-80%
Potting media
Field soil
Fertilizers
Organic, NPK-rich
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
200-500 g
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
50-80 kg/tree
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20-40 years
Health Benefits
Rich in Vitamin C, boosts immunity
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Guava wilt , Fruit canker .
appearance of yellow colouration with slight curling of the leaves of the terminal branches, Brown or rust coloured, unbroken, circular, necrotic areas appears on fruits.
Prune infected branches and remove fallen fruit, Developing canker-resistant varieties.
Soil drenching with brasicol and spraying of Bavistin (0.1%) around the roots and leaves at an interval of 15 days, Bordeaux mixture or copper oxychloride