Plant Guava in March for Three Annual Harvests: Expert Tips for Higher Yields

• Ravikant Pandey, founder of Shambhavi Biotech, advises planting guava in March for three annual fruit cycles.
• Guava plants flower in Feb-Mar (fruits Jun-Jul), Jun-Jul (fruits winter), and winter (Hast Bahar, fruits spring).
• Prune initial fruits after planting to prevent overloading and ensure plant health and fruit quality.
• Maintain 3-4 primary branches, ensuring no branch shades another for balanced growth.
• Apply a paste of slaked lime, copper sulfate, and water to pruned areas to prevent infection.