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Guava Super Kiran Thai 5 Amrood Variety Fruit (Air Layering/Grafted) Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Guava tree (Psidium guajava), known as Amrood, is a robust, evergreen tree. This offering is a Super Kiran Thai 5 Variety, specifically chosen for its superior yield and fruit quality. The plant is propagated through Air Layering or Grafting, methods that ensure early fruiting and true-to-type characteristics.

• Variety: Super Kiran Thai 5, a popular variety known for large, sweet fruit.
• Type: Air Layering/Grafted Plant/Tree. Grafted plants generally bear fruit earlier.
• Size: 1.5–3 Feet Height.
• Suitability: Thrives across various Indian climates and soil types. Excellent for both ground planting and container gardening.

The Fruit: Super Kiran Thai 5 Guava

The fruit of the Super Kiran Thai 5 variety is highly valued for its desirable characteristics:

• Taste and Texture: Known for its exceptional sweetness, mild aroma, and crisp texture.
• Appearance: Fruits are typically large, round to oval, with smooth, green to yellowish-green skin. The flesh is often white or pinkish with fewer seeds.
• Harvesting: Grafted plants may begin to bear fruit earlier, typically within one to two years under optimal conditions.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Climate Needs

Guava plants are tropical and require adequate sunlight for vigorous growth and heavy fruiting.

• Sunlight: Requires full and direct sunlight (at least 6-8 hours a day) for best results. It can tolerate partial sun, but fruit production may be reduced.
• Climate: Well-suited to warm climates and is hardy in subtropical and tropical conditions found throughout India.

Watering and Soil

Proper soil and watering are essential, especially during the plant's establishment phase.

• Soil: Plant in well-draining soil, rich in organic matter. A slightly loamy or sandy soil is preferred.
• Watering: Water regularly and deeply, particularly during dry seasons and when the plant is establishing or fruiting. Allow the top few inches of soil to dry out slightly before the next watering to prevent root rot.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer regularly during the main growing seasons (Spring to Monsoon) to support flower and fruit development.

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