Agricultural technology for growing guava seeds
Guava (Psidium guajava) is an evergreen tree that belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Guava is a valuable fruit crop that produces fruits with a pleasant taste and aroma.
Guava is native to tropical and subtropical regions, but it grows best in regions with warm, humid climates.
1. Variety selection
When choosing a guava variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation. For cultivation as a fruit tree, varieties with high yields and good quality fruits are selected.
- Winter hardiness. Some guava varieties can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require protection from the cold.
2. Soil preparation
Guava is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting guava must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Guava seedlings are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Seedlings are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A layer of drainage made of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. The seedlings are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Guava is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering. Guava is a moisture-loving plant, so it is necessary to water the plants regularly during the growing season. Water the plants 2-3 times a week, using 10-15 liters of water per 1 m².
- Feeding. During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Trimming. To form the guava crown, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases. Guava is susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
5. Harvest
Guava begins to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. Guava fruits ripen in April-June. The ripening of guava fruits is determined by their characteristic color and softness. Guava fruits are harvested by hand by cutting them off with the stem.
6. Diseases and pests
Guava is susceptible to the following diseases:
- Cercospora
- Powdery mildew
- Scab
Guava is susceptible to the following pests:
- Aphids
- Guava scale
- Guava spider mite
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest, guava can be grown as seedlings. Guava seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the yield of guava, you can grow it next to other crops that repel pests.
Notes
- To grow guava in open ground in regions with cold climates, it is necessary to choose frost-resistant varieties.
- Insecticides and fungicides must be used to protect guava from pests and diseases.
- To obtain a good guava harvest, it is necessary to follow the watering and fertilizing regime.
If you follow the agricultural techniques for growing guava, you can get a good harvest of tasty and healthy fruits.
Guava is native to tropical and subtropical regions, but it grows best in regions with warm, humid climates.
1. Variety selection
When choosing a guava variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation. For cultivation as a fruit tree, varieties with high yields and good quality fruits are selected.
- Winter hardiness. Some guava varieties can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require protection from the cold.
2. Soil preparation
Guava is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting guava must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Guava seedlings are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Seedlings are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A layer of drainage made of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. The seedlings are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Guava is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering. Guava is a moisture-loving plant, so it is necessary to water the plants regularly during the growing season. Water the plants 2-3 times a week, using 10-15 liters of water per 1 m².
- Feeding. During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Trimming. To form the guava crown, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases. Guava is susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
5. Harvest
Guava begins to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. Guava fruits ripen in April-June. The ripening of guava fruits is determined by their characteristic color and softness. Guava fruits are harvested by hand by cutting them off with the stem.
6. Diseases and pests
Guava is susceptible to the following diseases:
- Cercospora
- Powdery mildew
- Scab
Guava is susceptible to the following pests:
- Aphids
- Guava scale
- Guava spider mite
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest, guava can be grown as seedlings. Guava seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the yield of guava, you can grow it next to other crops that repel pests.
Notes
- To grow guava in open ground in regions with cold climates, it is necessary to choose frost-resistant varieties.
- Insecticides and fungicides must be used to protect guava from pests and diseases.
- To obtain a good guava harvest, it is necessary to follow the watering and fertilizing regime.
If you follow the agricultural techniques for growing guava, you can get a good harvest of tasty and healthy fruits.