One cannot find a person who does not like guava. Due to its beautiful color, sweet smell, bright taste, and sweetness, it is a favorite fruit of all children and adults. Not only is it incomparable in taste but it also has many qualities. Guava contains so much vitamin C that it is called a bank of vitamin C.
A very popular fruit of our country. Its scientific name is Psidium guajava. Guava is produced everywhere in Bangladesh. However, Barisal, Pirojpur, Jhalkathi, Dhaka, Gazipur, Chittagong, Rangamati, Khagrachari, and Brahmanbaria districts are notable.
Health Quality
Guava is a very common and readily available fruit with endless benefits. Guava is called the apple of Egypt because of its many qualities.
1. Prevents Heart disease
Guava has a positive effect on heart health by maintaining the balance of potassium and sodium in the body, which regulates your blood pressure, and protects the heart by lowering bad cholesterol. Pink guavas, especially rich in lycopene, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
2. Increases eye brightness
Guava is a rich source of Vitamin A and C which improves your eye health and prevents deterioration of your vision.
3. Prevents cancer
Guava contains quercetin, lycopene, vitamin C, and many other polyphenols that inhibit the formation of cancer cells. Helps to prevent breast cancer and prostate cancer.
4. Helps digestion
Guava contains 12% fiber which helps in digestive function.
5. Controls diabetes
People with diabetes should include guava in their diet to control blood sugar levels. It is rich in fiber and low glycemic index which prevents diabetes. Guava leaves are also very effective in preventing diabetes. Dry young guava leaves and grind them to a fine powder, add 1 teaspoon of 1 cup of hot water and cover it for 5 minutes and then strain it and drink it every day.
6. In skincare
It has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that prevent skin infections and skin aging.
7. Helps prevent disease
Guava is a fruit rich in vitamin C. One guava contains 4 times more vitamin C than a medium-sized orange, which helps boost your immunity. Vitamin C produces antibodies that protect the body by fighting any foreign infection.
8. To eliminate the problem of cold
Guava helps prevent various cold-related problems like bronchitis. High in iron and vitamin C, it reduces mucus. However, raw guava is effective in curing cold-related problems.
9. Blood pressure control
Guava plays an important role in controlling blood pressure. Its potassium helps lower blood pressure.
10.Cure menstrual pain
Many women experience abdominal pain during menstruation. As a result, many people take painkillers at this time. But at this time, chewing guava leaves or drinking juice gives quick relief from stomach aches during menstruation.
11. Cure stomach ailments
Guava leaves and bark work well in curing cholera, dysentery, and other stomach ailments.
12. Wound or base
Applying crushed leaves on wounds or sores is beneficial.
13. Cure toothache
Chewing guava leaves relieves toothache.
Use
They are mainly eaten as fresh fruit. Whole fruits are used in desserts, sherbets, cakes, and fruit salads. Jam, jelly, and juice are also made from guava through processing.
Caste
The fruits developed by Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur are Kazi Guava, Bari Guava-2, Bari Guava-3, and Bari Guava-4. The fruits developed from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAKRBI) are Bau Guava-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Ipsapeara is a fruit developed at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University. Apart from these invented varieties, other popular guava varieties are Kanchannagar, Mukundapuri, and Swarupkathi.
Kazi Guava
High-yielding variety, fruit slightly sour, and seeds quite hard. Its weight is about 400-500 grams.
Bari Guava-2
High-yielding variety. It can be cultivated everywhere. The variety bears 2 times in monsoon and winter. Its weight is about 350-400 grams.
Bari Guava-3
Fruit flesh smooth, yellow-green at full maturity, with red shell, seeds medium. Its weight is about 180 grams.
Bari Guava-4
Seedless, glossy, and very sweet to eat. This variety of guava is less prone to diseases and insects. Its weight is about 284 grams.
Appropriate time
Guava is a perennial fruit. So, guava can be planted at any time of the year. However, it is possible to get guava yield at certain times of the year. Guava yields are high during the rainy season, so the price of guava is much lower than at other times. For the cultivation of Thai guava, like other varieties of guava, its seedlings should be planted in mid-Jyeshta to mid-Ashwin months.
Cultivation method
You can plant a guava plant in a medium-sized container at home where it receives direct sunlight. This plant requires well-drained soil but can grow in a variety of soils. Garden soil must be mixed with sand and good compost when planting guava plants in tubs or containers.
Soil preparation
A sandy loam soil with good drainage is best for growing Thai guava. To plant Thai guava trees, 2 parts of soil with 1 part of dung manure and 40-50 grams of T. SP, 40-50 grams of potash fertilizer should be mixed and kept in a container and soaked in water for 10-12 days. After that, the soil should be removed and left for 5-6 days. If the soil is rough then seeds or seedlings should be planted.
Guava tree planting method
From seed
A) If you want to plant by seed then it will take about 3 to 4 years to bear fruit from this tree.
b) For planting seeds first buy good quality seeds from a nursery shop. Soak the seeds in water for 3 to 5 days before planting. As a result, the seeds will germinate.
c) Then take the soil mixed with fertilizer in a small pot and sow the seeds by making small holes. Water lightly to maintain moisture.
d) Now cover with a plastic sheet. Then keep it in a place that gets enough sunlight. Guava seeds grow best at temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius.
After about 3 to 10 weeks, seedlings will emerge from the seeds. When the plants are mature enough, they should be transferred to another larger container. If you prefer, you can buy grafting plants directly from nurseries.
Seedlings from trees
Thai guava trees are very attractive to look at. Both its leaves and flowers are mildly fragrant and attractive. Plants grow up to 12 feet tall. Therefore, Thai guava plants need a much larger pot for root development and get a container of at least 12 inches to provide enough space.
Before planting, make potting soil with adequate drainage, choosing a pot that drains easily. Plant self-pollinating plants with a quality potting mix mixed with compost, sand, and soil in your container. Water the plant sparingly afterwards as this plant likes moisture.
Place the container in a sunny location. Place in a location that gets at least six hours of sunlight.
Thai guava tree caring
Water irrigation
Plants need to be watered regularly. At least 2-3 inches of soil should be evenly wet. Lack of moisture in the soil can cause premature wilting of flowers and fruits. Climate It is planted in humid and dry climates.
It is a fruit available in both seasons. Temperatures of 29 degrees and above are good for Thai guava.
Pruning
Pruning can be done if desired to maintain the angular shape around. This is pruning the tree to give it a nice shape but not affect the fruit production.
Fertilizer
Plants need fertilizer once every one month. And you can get a good result if you give organic fertilizer to the plant. You can get a good yield even if you give compost regularly. Harvesting: Guavas should be harvested when they turn from green to light yellow but care should be taken that guavas do not ripen too much on the tree because insects or birds may eat them.
Yield
A mature tree can yield 60 to 70 kg in summer and 50 to 60 kg in winter if well cared for.
