Guava Sardar L49

Planting and care

Caring for Guava Sardar L49

• Water the tree when the top 6 to 8 inches of soil have dried.
• Water slowly and deeply, to about a 2-foot depth.
• Keep the area around the guava tree free of weeds.
• The weed-free area should extend slightly beyond the tree’s canopy.
• A 3-inch layer of mulch will help block weeds and maintain soil moisture.
• Keep mulch 12 inches from the tree trunk.
• Fertilize the tree with 1/2 pound of actual nitrogen per year, dividing the 1/2 pound into monthly fertilizer applications from the time new growth appears in the spring through late fall.
• Add a foliar spray containing copper, zinc, manganese and boron three times a year in the spring and summer.
• Add 1 pound of iron sulfate twice a year.
• Prune trees as needed to open the canopy and remove dead branches or suckers.
• Use a pruning saw to remove entire branches just outside the branch collar.
• Pruning shears or a pruning saw can be used to shape the canopy, cutting partial branches 1/4 inch outside a bud, leaf node or lateral branch.
• Branches that grow inward, across other branches or vertically should be removed.
• Cover the guava tree with a blanket if there is a danger of frost. Stringing lights in the tree canopy during cooler months can also help keep the tree warm.
• Temperatures below 28 degrees Fahrenheit can injure the tree, although it may grow back from the roots even if the tree is killed to the ground.
• Treat with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil if signs of mealy bug, scale or whitefly appear.
• Ants attracted to the sticky fruit can be controlled with.

Typical uses of Guava Sardar L49

Special features:

Culinary use: Eaten fresh, but can also be used for jellies, jams, ice cream, sauces, cakes, tarts, drinks and chutney.

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