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From Seeds to Sweets: Cultivating Guava Delights with Psidium Guajava Pack of 50 gm Seeds
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- Organic Plant Seed
- Botanical Name: Guajava
- Suitable For: Outdoor
- Seed's Color: Green
- Type of Seed: Herb, Tree, Fruit
- Expected Blooming Period: Autumn
- Moisture Needs: Moderate Watering
- Package Contain: Pack Of 50 Seeds
Description
- Seed Collection: Obtain ripe guava fruit and remove the seeds. Guava seeds are small and numerous. Clean the seeds by removing any fruit pulp.
- Seed Preparation: Guava seeds can be planted directly without any special treatment. However, some gardeners prefer to soak the seeds in water for a day before planting to soften the seed coat and encourage germination.
- Germination: Fill a small pot or seed tray with a well-draining potting mix. Plant the guava seeds about 1/4 inch deep in the soil. Water the soil lightly after planting.
- Growing Conditions: Place the pot or tray in a warm and sunny location. Guava plants thrive in full sunlight. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Transplanting: Once the seedlings have grown a few sets of leaves and are strong enough to handle, they can be transplanted into larger pots or directly into your garden. Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil.
- Care: Water the young guava plants regularly, especially during dry spells. Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer according to package instructions.
- Pruning: As your guava plants grow, you can prune them to shape and encourage bushier growth. Pruning also helps remove any dead or diseased branches.
- Pest and Disease Management: Keep an eye out for common guava pests and diseases, such as aphids, fruit flies, and anthracnose. Treat any issues promptly to prevent them from spreading.
- Fruit Production: It may take a couple of years for your guava plants to start bearing fruit. Once they do, you can enjoy the delicious and nutritious guava fruits.
Remember that guava plants grown from seeds might exhibit some variation in fruit quality compared to the parent plant. For consistent fruit characteristics, you might want to consider obtaining a grafted guava tree from a reputable nursery.
Overall, growing guava from seeds can be a fun and educational experience, and it's a great way to add a tropical fruit tree to your garden or landscape.
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