🍈 L-49 (Lucknow-49 / Sardar) Guava Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | L-49 Guava, Lucknow-49, Sardar Guava |
| Scientific name | Psidium guajava ‘L-49’ |
| Origin | Lucknow, India |
| Type | High-yielding Indian guava variety |
| Fruit color | Green skin, white flesh |
| Taste | Sweet, crisp, mildly aromatic |
| Season | August – February (two crops/year) |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 3–4 meters (medium tree)
- Bearing age: 2–3 years (grafted)
- Yield: 80–100 kg/tree/year
- Lifespan: 25–30 years
- Fruit weight: 180–250 g each
- Special: Firm white pulp, few seeds, good shelf life
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & subtropical |
| Temperature | 20–35°C |
| Soil | Loamy, well-drained, rich in organic matter |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | 6–8 hrs/day (full sun) |
☀️ Hardy and adaptable — grows in most soils, except waterlogged areas.
🌱 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
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