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Guava Sardar Lucknow-49 (L-49) Variety Grafted Fruit Plant

The Sardar Guava (Psidium guajava), also famously known as Lucknow-49 or L-49, is a prized tropical fruit tree variety, highly valued for its quality and heavy yields.

Product Features and Variety

• Variety: Sardar Guava (Lucknow-49 or L-49).
• Type: Air Layering/Grafted Plant/Tree. Propagation by grafting or air layering ensures the plant retains the desirable characteristics of the parent tree and promotes earlier, more reliable fruiting compared to seed-grown plants.
• Size: 1.5-3 Feet Height.
• Suitability: This is a resilient plant suitable for cultivation in almost all Indian climates and soil types, thriving equally well in garden beds or large pots.

The Fruit: Sardar Guava (L-49)

The L-49 variety produces fruit with superior characteristics:

• Taste and Texture: Known for its distinctively sweet taste and white, aromatic, high-quality flesh.
• Appearance: The fruit is typically large, with a roundish shape and greenish-yellow skin when fully ripe.
• Culinary Use: It is excellent for fresh consumption and is a key ingredient in making high-quality juices, jams, jellies, desserts, and salads.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight Needs

• Sunlight: Guava is a sun-loving plant. Choose a location that receives full and direct sunlight (at least 6 or more hours a day) for optimal growth and fruit development.

Watering and Soil

• Soil: Use well-draining soil. Guava plants adapt well to a wide variety of soil conditions common across India, from loamy to sandy-loam.
• Watering: Water regularly and deeply, especially during the fruit-setting stage and dry periods. Ensure that the soil does not become waterlogged to prevent root issues; allow the topsoil to dry slightly between watering cycles.

The secure paper core packing method used for shipping ensures the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit, guaranteeing you receive a healthy, genuine variety plant.