Guava (Air Layered) - Lucknow-49

About Guava (Air Layered) - Lucknow-49

Guava Lucknow-49 (L-49/Sardar) is one of India's most popular guava varieties, air layered for true-to-type, early fruiting and known for its sweet, thin-skinned fruit.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun, at least 6 hours daily
• Soil: Well-draining loamy soil - adaptable to a wide range of soils
• Climate: Warm tropical to subtropical; tolerates mild winters

Planting & Spacing

Grow in the ground with 4-5 m spacing, or a large pot (18-24 inch); plant during monsoon or spring.

Care

• Watering: Moderate - regular watering in summer, reduce in winter
• Fertilizer: Balanced NPK plus organic compost every 2-3 months
• Pruning: Prune after harvest to shape the plant and encourage fresh fruiting shoots

Fruiting & Harvest

Air layered guava plants typically begin fruiting in 1-2 years. Guava can fruit almost twice a year in favorable climates, with the main harvest in the monsoon and winter (rainy and winter crops).

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.