🌟 Golden 8 Guava Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Golden 8 Guava, Thai Guava Variety |
| Scientific name | Psidium guajava (Hybrid variety) |
| Origin | Thailand / India hybrid |
| Type | High-yield, tropical guava |
| Fruit color | Golden yellow skin with light yellow flesh |
| Taste | Sweet, crunchy, aromatic |
| Season | August – February (2 crops/year) |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 3–4 meters (medium tree)
- Bearing age: 1.5–2 years (grafted)
- Yield: 100–120 kg/tree/year
- Lifespan: 20–25 years
- Fruit weight: 400–600 g each
- Special: Large, sweet, low-seed fruits 🍈
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & subtropical |
| Temperature | 20–35°C |
| Soil | Well-drained loamy soil |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) |
☀️ Drought-tolerant, but waterlogging must be avoided.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Grafted or air-layered plants
- Spacing: 5 × 5 m
- Planting time: June–August or Feb–March
- Watering: Twice weekly (young), weekly (mature)
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- FYM: 20–25 kg
- NPK: 500 g N + 250 g P + 250 g K
✂️ Prune after each harvest for better fruit size and new growth.
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | Feb–March & Aug–Sept |
| Fruiting | Aug–Feb |
| First harvest | 1.5–2 years |
✅ Benefits
- Golden yellow, sweet & large fruits 🍈
- Crunchy and aromatic flesh
- High market demand & export potential
- Fruits twice a year
- Suitable for home gardens & commercial farms.
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