Growing your own fruit trees at home can be an exciting process, especially when choosing easy-to-grow varieties. Guavas are known for their delicious taste and high nutritional value, so growing a tree at home will be easy and fast. Furthermore, guavas are perfectly adapted to Indian climatic conditions and can develop on different types of soils. Even if you do not have a garden, you can plant guavas on your terrace or in a big pot. Follow our tips and enjoy your fresh, delicious fruits.
Select a variety and choose a way of planting
Before starting to grow a plant, select the best variety of guava. You can grow guavas from the seed or use already grown grafted plants. If it is your first attempt, use grafted plants because they develop faster and start producing fruits sooner than those grown from seed. In case you decide to use grafted plants, pay attention to the quality of the plants and buy them from trusted suppliers.
Prepare soil and plant containers
When planting guavas, use nutritious soil that provides proper drainage. The mixture of garden soil, compost, and sand will be a perfect option for your plants. When planting plants in containers, use large pots with holes that will provide the plant with a chance for better root development. Such soil preparation and planting will make your plants stronger and healthier.
Plant guavas in a sunny place
Guava plants need abundant light to thrive, so you should provide your plants with sufficient sunlight during all the period of their growing. Try planting these trees near a sunny window or in a place where there is at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight during the day. Proper lighting will be beneficial for plants.
Water and take care of your guava tree
Watering is very important for the successful development of any plants. It is necessary to water your guava plants regularly during their first year because young plants are very sensitive to a lack of moisture. Once the plant develops properly, you can reduce the amount of water you use. At the same time, remove weeds from the garden.
Use fertilizer and prune your guavas.
Using organic fertilizers, you can accelerate the development and fruiting of plants. At the same time, prune your plant to make it grow into a strong tree. Remove unnecessary parts of your tree to ensure better air flow and access to light for new branches. With the help of fertilizing and pruning, you can have high-quality fruits in several years.
