Guava cultivation practices pdf

Guava cultivation can be extended to varying agroclimatic regions owing to wider adaptability. Cacao is a fast growing tropical forest plant, capable of being cultivated in association with other trees, and providing additional goods like timber and firewood, fruits, construction materials. The package of practices for cultivation of fruits contains the latest recommendations and readilyusable information provided by the pau specialists on fruits through the coordination of the. China had been using grafting techniques since preclassical times. Guava is important in international trade and domestic economy of several countries in warmer climates menzel 1985. Guidelines for the conduct of test for distinctiveness, uniformity and stability on guava psidium guajava l.

This research has resulted in the release of guava wilt disease resistant rootstocks, improved pruning techniques and cultivation practices which in turn. Jul 20, 2018 guava farming project report post harvest management. How ever, if you want to know how guava is a medicine for modern diseases, you can also plan to get the book from here. Guava develops best flavour and aroma only when they ripe on tree. Retail outlet display considerations display chilled if fruit are fully ripe, or at 8 to 10c 46. Guava grows well both in wet and dry regions but it does better under irrigation in the dry tracts. Dec 15, 2017 there are many hybrid varieties of custard apples developed in asian countries. Hence it should either be marketed immediately or stored under cool conditions of 8 to 10. Guava fruit farming and cultivation techniques userspecial.

It is occasionally seen in algeria and on the mediterranean coast of france. Guava fruit is one of the most common fruits in india. Production, utilization, processing and preservation in kenya. It does well up to an altitude of 1,0001,500 meters. Feb 27, 2020 guava, small tropical tree or shrub of the family myrtaceae, cultivated for its edible fruits. A rapid method of propagating the guava avocadosource. Guava fruit is one of the famous tropical fruits grown across asian countries as well as other parts of world and known as the apple of the tropics. Guava produces low drooping branches from the base and suckers from the roots. Assessment of production potential and postharvest losses. The total contribution of the fruit in the industry is around 18.

It is a selection from the open pollinated seedlings of apple color guava. A ten year old guava tree gives a yield, up to 100 kg of fruit. Guava farming project report, cost and profit analysis agri. Guava is a shallow rooted plant,therefore, the surface soil should be rich. Production guide for guava bureau of plant industry. In guava cultivation, grafted plants come into bearing at the age of 3 years and peak harvesting periods are augustseptember for rainy season crop and janfeb. Fishel download pdf fresh fruit pesticide residue limits. For successful cultivation, the soils for guava should be deep, well drained,friable, sandy loam to clay loam. The analysis of market infrastructure revealed that proper road facilities and connectivity to transport fresh guava to the market as well as appropriate storage, grading, packaging. The fruits are commonly eaten raw and are processed into jams, jellies, and preserves. Package of practices of guava guava is a very popular fruit. Choice varieties can be increased only by some vegetative means of propagation. Rambutan and longan soil, climate, planting, varieties, nutrient and water management, special cultural operations, physiological disorders, pests and diseases, management practices 6141 production technology of fruit crops. The package of practices for cultivation of fruits contains the latest recommendations.

This research has resulted in the release of guava wilt disease resistant rootstocks, improved pruning techniques and cultivation practices which in turn have led to improved yields of quality fruit. Keeping in mind its multiutility and nutrition, people call it the apple of the poor. Fruit production and utilization have numerous problems that must be identified and tackled accordingly. Being very hardy, it gives an assured crop even with very little care.

Chickpea production in india mg mula international crops research institute for the semiarid tropics icrisat patancheru 502 324, andhra pradesh, india paper presented during the chickpea training cum workshop for cordilleras. It grows best with an annual rainfall below 100cm restricted between juneseptember. Guava psidium guajava, the apple of tropics, is one of the most common fruits in india. The common guava has quadrangular branchlets, oval to oblong leaves about 7. Guava can be successfully cultivated both under tropical and subtropical conditions. The energy use pattern and economic item values were determined by a. In ethiopia, particularly in northern region, the production of horticultural crops usually practiced in very few pocket areas, such as at river and. The area under guava cultivation in india increased by 64% from 94. Mwangombe3 1department of food science, nutrition and technology, university of nairobi. Its cost of production is also low because its requirement for fertilizer, irrigation and plant protection are. For distant marketing this practice should be discouraged.

Well drained soils are the best suited for guava cultivation. Mar 19, 2014 guava roots tannin leukocyanidines sterols gallic acid pprcindia 14 16. Explore guava cultivation profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of guava cultivation. Guava psidium guajava, the apple of tropics, is one of the most common fruits in east africa. As this wonderful fruit has excellent seasonal demand, the commercial cultivation of custard apple is growing every year. It is among the first 10 in the production of apples, papaya, oranges, grapes and pineapples. It is the fourth most important fruit in area and production after mango, banana and citrus. Banana, guava, honey dew melon, mango, plantain and tomato. During intercropping, additional inputs like manure, fertilizers and irrigation should be supplied effectively.

Economic cacao cultivars are grown for the production of dried beans, which are the source of cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, cocoa cake and cocoa powder. The package of practices for cultivation of fruits contains the latest recommendations and readilyusable information provided. The five fruits namely mango, banana, citrus, guava and apple account for 75% of the total fruit production. On an average, one can obtain the crop yields about 25 tonnesha. In india, guava cultivation has been estimated at 125,327 acres 50,720 ha yielding 27,319 tons annually. Guava is considered as one of the exquisite and nutritionally valuable and remunerative crops. Onsite examination shall be arranged during the fruiting season, when distinguishing characteristics of candidate variety can most easily be seen. Jan 10, 2015 cultivation practices of guava slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Planting a guava tree properly planting a guava tree is one of the most important steps in successfully establishing and growing a strong.

The purpose of production is mainly for home consumption. Introduction guava is a popular fruit tree of tropical and subtropical climate. Under normal conditions, guava can be stored only for 2 or 3 days, after which it is perishable. This practice of vegetative propagation of fruit trees dates back to ancient times.

If the lime nodules or sheet rock is present avoid such soils for taking up plantations. Curry banana cultivation income raw banana, and yield anthurium cultivation in greenhouse, project report ginger cultivation project report, farming economics. Salyani download pdf best management practices for soilapplied agricultural chemicals. Drought stress is sometimes used alone or in conjuction with other cultural practices e. Successful guava cultivation is grown under tropical and subtropical climate. Guava cultivation in india production area, climate. Ruehle subtropical experiment station, homestead, florida the common guava usually is propagated by seed but seedlings cannot be relied upon to produce fruit identical with that of the parent tree. Cultivation the guava is successfully cultivated in a wide range of growing conditions. An important aspect of expanding guava production into rural areas is information dissemination and technology transfer. Studies on guava underway at fvsc emphasize production management under coldprotection structure. Guava trees are native to tropical america and are grown in tropical and subtropical areas around the world.

But the area had decreased slightly in 200405 and it had again increased in 200506. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Squash, nectar and leather can be prepared from punjab kiran and punjab pink, coloured guava varieties. For guava growing regions of the country, different fertilizer schedule 600 g n, 400 g. To calculate heat production, multiply mg kg1 h by 220 to get btu per ton per day or. Extraction of juice, quality, acceptability, guava jelly introduction guava psidium guajava family myrtaceae is widely grown all over the tropics and subtropics though origin of guava is the tropical america but in this subcontinent, guava has been in cultivation since early 17th century mitra and bose, 1990.

There are many hybrid varieties of custard apples developed in asian countries. In andhra pradesh, guava is cultivated in an area of 9626 hectares with a production of 1. Guava cultivation in the country occupies 1,62,000 hectare land nhb. For maximum production in the tropics, guava crop requires 500 to mm of rain, evenly distributed throughout the year. Guava cultivation in india production area, climate, harvesting and fruit handling. Keep reading to learn more about guava cutting propagation and growing guava trees from cuttings. Being hardy, it gives an assured crop even with little care, and is good for rainfed areas also. Guava cultivation practices guava farming techniques kisan.

Guava psidium guajava 3 guava rust the rust disease can be very destructive to guava producing regions around the world. Guidelines for the conduct of test for distinctiveness. If a crop cycle is affected due to unnatural circumstances and if any essential characteristic of the. Pineapple plantation can be a very good source of income if maintained properly. The bulk of the fruit in ethiopia is produced in gardens and smallscale commercial farms. Guava cultivation in india production area, climate, harvesting. Guava has become an important fruit crop of punjab and its area ranks second after citrus. Under good orchard management practices, farmers can obtain decent yields and profits in growing custard apples. Guava production in georgia under coldprotection structure. Production levels in south africa groundnut is mainly produced in the western regions of sa, with 40% of production taking place in the western and northwestern free state, 29% in the north west and 24% in the northern cape. Pdf this study was designed to analyze the relationship between guava crop production variables in the. Guava cultivation practices sereddy free download as powerpoint presentation.

While guava trees tolerate poor soils, fruit production is substantially enhanced when grown in rich soils under proper management. The arctsc has been involved in guava research since the seventies. The pathogen has been reported to occur in central and south america, the caribbean and in florida. Guava growing in the florida home landscape 3 trees produced by airlayering or cuttings generally have a shallow root system with most roots within 12 to 18 inches 3045 cm of the soil surface. The fruits have a distinct and unmistakably tropical flavor that can brighten up any kitchen. Production guide for guava general description and economic value guava psidium guajava linn. Some temperate fruits like peach, plum, pear and strawberry have been introduced at skuastj, udheywalla and peach cvs. Pineapple cultivation is a profitable business if you know how to grow pineapple especially since it does not suffer too many diseases. Guava is a fast growing evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow to a height of 310 m. About 177 pathogens are reported on various parts of guava plant or associated with guava fruits, of which, 167 are.

Guava plants grown directly from seed give poor fruit yield and quality, and come into bearing late. Bihar is the leading state in guava production followed by andhra pradesh and uttar pradesh. Guava trees are tolerant of prolonged drought and stop active vegetative growth during this time. The yield of a plant depends on its age, cropping pattern and the cultural practices. Guava fruits are quite popular in india and south east asia. Skin blackening is a problem when some wax coatings are applied mcguire and hallman,1995. In the field of production and production, guava attains the fourth place among fruits grown in the country. India ranks first in the production of mango, banana, sapota and acid limes in the world. The land is suitable for cultivation of mango, citrus crops sweet orange, mandarin particularly kinnow, lime, lemon, guava, litchi, ber, papaya and other minor fruits. Guava production sereddy horticulture and gardening plants. Pdf agricultural and economic characterization of guava. Weeding and cultivation shallow cultivation around the base of the plant is recommended to prevent root injury.

Soil requirements site and soil watermelons grow best on nonsaline sandy loam or silt loam soils. Guava april ensure the soil suitability by digging of a profile pit of 3 x 3 x 3 ft. Guava is also a good source of calcium and phosphorus. In areas where it is suitable for fruit production some farmers produce fruits for local. Immature soft wood and leaves may wilt and drought during fruit set and development may decrease fruit set and size, respectively. Egyptians have grown it for a long time and it may have traveled from egypt to palestine. It is said to be this fruit is native to mexico, central america and south america. Guava is an important fruit of tropical and subtropical area of the world.

For farmers variety or landraces, the authority may notify suitable guidelines on the number of plants and seasons, if any. Production of quality planting materials cish nursery incorporates traceability sl. Custard apple cultivation sugar apple guide asia farming. Lighttextured fields warm up faster in the spring and are therefore favoured for. Production technologies recommended for subtropical fruits. Botanically, guava is a small tree that reaches a height of up to 33 feet. Dweck fls frsc frsh dweck data introduction in the next of our series on far eastern plant we look at guava or psidium guajava in folk medicine, extracts of roots, bark, and leaves are used to treat gastroenteritis, vomiting, diarrhoea, dysentery, wounds, ulcers, toothache, coughs, sore throat. Its cost of production is also low because its requirement for fertilizer, irrigation and plant protection are not much. Yield of guava crop depends on many factors such as, variety, age of the plant, soil type, irrigation, cultivation practices and climate. Irrigation while guava can tolerate dry spell, supplementary irrigation during prolonged dry periods is desirable to provide adequate water supply for the growing guava tree. Guava tree bark considerable amount of tannins 1127%.

It is fairly well adjusted to different rainfall while soil ph ranging from 4. In india, the production of guava has increased many fold times since its inception. Guava farming project report, cost and profit analysis. The fruits are round to pearshaped and measure up to 7. Amla cultivation gooseberry, planting methods kisan central. Production technology of fruit crops hort351 author. Guava cultivation practices guava farming techniques. Horticultural crops are sources of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, but their cultivation is not widely practiced in developing countries, like ethiopia due to smallscale farming systems and poor pre and postharvest handling techniques.

The greeks and romans adopted this strategy and spread these methods all over europe. It was soon adopted as a crop in asia and in warm parts of africa. Harvesting of fully mature treeripe guavas in the central georgia area extends from late aug. While amla cultivation they can be intercropped with other crops like horse gram, cow gram, green gram, black gram and also with vegetable crops. Readers interested in knowing more about the different cultural practices used in guava production may wish to read edis document hs4, guava growing in the florida home landscape.