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Thai Guava

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Original price ₹369
Original price ₹239 - Original price ₹369
Original price ₹369
Current price ₹299
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Current price ₹299

(MRP Inclusive of all taxes)

Container: Grow bag
Size: 10 inch

Which size?

Why it’s special?

  • Very large crisp fruit
  • Few soft seeds
  • Fast and heavy bearer
  • Container-friendly semi-dwarf
  • Easy for beginners
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🌎 Country of origin: India

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Thai Guava is a popular, high-yielding selection prized for its very large, crisp, light-green fruit with thick white flesh, mild sweetness and few soft seeds. The fast-growing, semi-dwarf tree begins bearing young and crops heavily, making it a favourite for home gardens and commercial orchards across India. Fruit is usually eaten firm and crunchy like an apple, often with a sprinkle of salt and chilli. Hardy and adaptable, it tolerates a wide range of soils and the heat of the plains. With regular pruning and feeding it can be kept compact and even grown in large containers on terraces and balconies.

Specifications

Family Myrtaceae
Native region Tropical America; selection popular in Thailand
Mature height 2-4 m (semi-dwarf)
Mature spread 2-3 m
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Evergreen, leathery oval leaves
Flower colour White
Flower season Multiple flushes through the year
Climate zone Tropical and subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun
Watering Regular, even moisture; reduce slightly at ripening
Soil / mix Well-drained loam; tolerates a range of soils
Temperature Warm 20-35C; tolerates light frost when mature
Humidity Moderate
Fertilizer Balanced NPK plus compost every 6-8 weeks in season
Pruning Prune regularly to keep compact and boost cropping
Repotting Re-pot container plants every 1-2 years
Propagation Grafting, air-layering or stem cuttings
Pests & problems Fruit fly, mealybug, scale
Toxicity / safety Non-toxic; fruit and leaves safe
Difficulty Easy

Uses

Eaten fresh and crunchy, often with salt and chilli, and used in juices, salads and snacks; bears reliably for home and market.

Growing tips

Easy across Indian plains; grow in full sun, prune after each harvest to keep it compact and productive, and bag fruit to protect from fruit fly.

Thai Guava Care

Thai Guava (Psidium guajava Thai) thrives in full sun with at least six hours of direct light and well-draining, loamy soil kept lightly moist but never waterlogged. Feed it a balanced fertiliser every few weeks during the growing season and prune after fruiting to keep the plant compact and productive. It tolerates India's warm climate well and rewards regular watering with sweet, crisp fruit.

Why buy Thai Guava online in India

Buying Thai Guava online from GardenGo means the plant is sourced locally and delivered fast, often within about two hours in serviced areas, so it arrives alive and healthy rather than stressed from days in transit. You skip the guesswork of nursery hunting and get a ready-to-grow guava plant at your door. You can also add pots, potting soil and tools to the same order.

Thai Guava Benefits & Uses

Thai Guava is prized for its large, crisp fruit that stays firm and mildly sweet, making it excellent for fresh eating, salads and juices. The fruit is a well-known source of vitamin C and dietary fibre, and the plant itself is hardy and productive for home gardens and terraces. A single healthy plant can supply plenty of fresh guava through its fruiting season.

Where to place Thai Guava

Position your Thai Guava plant where it receives bright, direct sunlight for most of the day, such as an open balcony, terrace or a sunny spot in the garden. Grown in a suitably sized container, it adapts well to urban homes and rooftops across India. Ensure good drainage and enough space for the roots and canopy to develop as the plant matures.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Thai guava?
Keep the soil evenly moist with regular watering during growth and fruiting, easing off slightly as fruit ripens and avoiding waterlogging.
How much sun does Thai guava need?
It crops best in full sun for at least six hours a day; more sun means more flowers and sweeter, larger fruit.
Is Thai guava safe for pets?
Yes, the plant and fruit are non-toxic and safe; the fruit is widely eaten by people and harmless to pets.
When should I repot a potted Thai guava?
Re-pot every one to two years into a larger container with fresh, well-drained mix, ideally just before a growth flush.
How is Thai guava propagated?
It is propagated by grafting, air-layering or stem cuttings to keep the variety true; seedlings are variable and slower to bear.
Why does my guava drop fruit or get worms?
Premature drop and worms are usually fruit fly damage; bag the young fruit and maintain even watering and feeding to reduce losses.
When does Thai guava fruit?
It flowers in flushes through the year and, with pruning, can be managed to crop in one or two main seasons annually.
Can Thai guava be grown in a pot or terrace?
Yes, its semi-dwarf habit makes it excellent for large pots on terraces and balconies in full sun with regular feeding.
Is Thai guava toxic?
No, all parts are non-toxic; even the leaves are used in traditional remedies, and the fruit is a healthy edible.
What fertilizer is best for Thai guava?
Apply a balanced NPK with compost every six to eight weeks during the growing season for vigorous growth and heavy cropping.
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