Black Red Guava-Key Features & Benefits

Key Features

• Dark green to blackish outer skin when mature
• Deep red or pink pulp inside
• Sweet taste with slight tanginess
• Strong fragrance and attractive appearance
• Suitable for pot growing and open field cultivation
• Moderate to fast growth under proper conditions

Benefits

• High in Vitamin C, supports immunity
• Rich in antioxidants (especially lycopene in red pulp)
• Improves digestion due to high fiber content
• Supports heart health
• Helps maintain healthy skin
• May support blood sugar control when consumed in moderation

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Insufficient sunlight reduces flowering and fruiting

Temperature

• Ideal range: 20°C to 35°C
• Avoid frost and extreme cold conditions

Watering Guide

• Summer: water every 1–2 days depending on soil dryness
• Winter: water 2–3 times per week
• Maintain moist soil but avoid waterlogging
• Always check that the top 1–2 inches of soil is dry before watering

Fertilizer Guide

Organic Fertilizers (recommended)

• Cow dung compost every 20–30 days
• Vermicompost for balanced nutrients
• Neem cake for soil health and pest control

Chemical Fertilizers (optional)

• NPK 10:10:10 once a month

During Flowering and Fruiting

• Apply potassium-rich fertilizer to improve fruit size, color, and taste

Re-Potting Instructions

• Repot every 1–2 years or when roots outgrow the pot
• Use a pot at least 12–18 inches deep with proper drainage

Ideal Soil Mix

• 40% garden soil
• 30% compost
• 20% sand
• 10% cocopeat

Steps

1. Water the plant lightly before repotting
2. Carefully remove the plant with root ball intact
3. Trim dead or damaged roots
4. Place in a larger pot with fresh soil mix
5. Water lightly and keep in partial shade for a few days

Fruiting Season

• Fruits 1–2 times annually
• Main season in India: July to December
• Begins fruiting in about 2–3 years under good care

Usage Ideas

• Fresh fruit consumption
• Juices and smoothies
• Jam and jelly production
• Fruit salads
• Desserts and bakery applications
• Suitable for processing into value-added products like pulp or beverages

Care Tips

• Prune regularly to promote new growth and better fruiting
• Remove weeds to reduce nutrient competition
• Use neem oil spray to control pests such as aphids and fruit flies
• Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot
• Apply mulch to conserve moisture and improve soil health
• Protect from strong winds and heavy rainfall damage

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Black Red Guava – Key Features & Benefits

Key Features

• Dark green to blackish outer skin when mature
• Deep red or pink pulp inside
• Sweet taste with slight tanginess
• Strong fragrance and attractive appearance
• Suitable for pot growing and open field cultivation
• Moderate to fast growth under proper conditions

Benefits

• High in Vitamin C, supports immunity
• Rich in antioxidants (especially lycopene in red pulp)
• Improves digestion due to high fiber content
• Supports heart health
• Helps maintain healthy skin
• May support blood sugar control when consumed in moderation

Plant Care Guide

Sunlight

• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Insufficient sunlight reduces flowering and fruiting

Temperature

• Ideal range: 20°C to 35°C
• Avoid frost and extreme cold conditions

Watering Guide

• Summer: water every 1–2 days depending on soil dryness
• Winter: water 2–3 times per week
• Maintain moist soil but avoid waterlogging
• Always check that the top 1–2 inches of soil is dry before watering

Fertilizer Guide

Organic Fertilizers (recommended)

• Cow dung compost every 20–30 days
• Vermicompost for balanced nutrients
• Neem cake for soil health and pest control

Chemical Fertilizers (optional)

• NPK 10:10:10 once a month

During Flowering and Fruiting

• Apply potassium-rich fertilizer to improve fruit size, color, and taste

Re-Potting Instructions

• Repot every 1–2 years or when roots outgrow the pot
• Use a pot at least 12–18 inches deep with proper drainage

Ideal Soil Mix

• 40% garden soil
• 30% compost
• 20% sand
• 10% cocopeat

Steps

1. Water the plant lightly before repotting
2. Carefully remove the plant with root ball intact
3. Trim dead or damaged roots
4. Place in a larger pot with fresh soil mix
5. Water lightly and keep in partial shade for a few days

Fruiting Season

• Fruits 1–2 times annually
• Main season in India: July to December
• Begins fruiting in about 2–3 years under good care

Usage Ideas

• Fresh fruit consumption
• Juices and smoothies
• Jam and jelly production
• Fruit salads
• Desserts and bakery applications
• Suitable for processing into value-added products like pulp or beverages

Care Tips

• Prune regularly to promote new growth and better fruiting
• Remove weeds to reduce nutrient competition
• Use neem oil spray to control pests such as aphids and fruit flies
• Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot
• Apply mulch to conserve moisture and improve soil health
• Protect from strong winds and heavy rainfall damage