Allahabad Safeda Guava Plants

Different cultivars of guava are available in India, including Allahabad Safeda, Lucknow 49, and Sardar. Here, we take a look at the Allahabad Safeda guava’s characteristics, cultivation practices, and marketing.

Characteristics of Allahabad Safeda Guava



The tree of the Allahabad Safeda guava is tall, slender, and well-branched. The Allahabad Safeda guava tree is characterized by small, ovate, and dark green leaves. The Allahabad Safeda guava tree flowers between December and January and the fruit ripens during February and December. The Allahabad Safeda guava fruit’s rind is thin and white, and the flesh is white with a pleasantly sweet taste. The seeds are small and inedible. The Allahabad Safeda guava has a slightly longer shelf life than other guava cultivars.

Preparation of the Pot or Land.



Prepare the Pot or Land in a Sunlight place that is protected from the wind. The soil should be well-drained and rich in organic matter. The soil should be loosened and mixed with cow dung manure to a depth of 15 cm. The nursery should be irrigated on a regular basis.

Planting of Allahabad Safeda Guava



The planting season is from August to November. Plant the samplings in holes that have been dug in advance. The small plants should be planted in a hole that is 45 cm deep and 45 cm wide, and the seedlings should be 15-20 cm apart. Cover the seedlings with a layer of soil and press gently. Water the seedlings immediately after planting.

Soil and Fertilizer Management



The Allahabad Safeda guava is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, but it does best on deep and well-drained, slightly acidic, sandy loam soils. The Allahabad Safeda guava tree requires a lot of organic matter. The Allahabad Safeda guava tree should be fertilized once a month with manure and compost. The recommended fertilizer application is 15-20 kg of nitrogen, 30-40 kg of phosphorus, and 30-40 kg of potassium per hectare.

Care of Allahabad Safeda Guava



The young Allahabad Safeda guava trees are watered once a day, while the established trees are watered once a week. The Allahabad Safeda guava tree requires a lot of water during the fruiting season.

Pruning and Training of Allahabad Safeda Guava



Pruning the Allahabad Safeda guava tree should be carried out annually to encourage fruit production. The Allahabad Safeda guava tree should be pruned to a height of 1.5-2 m. The Allahabad Safeda guava tree should be trained using a single-trunk system.