Guava
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Two crops per year — rainy (Jul – Sep) and winter (Nov – Feb); winter crop is sweeter.
Calendar windows are indicative for the major Indian agro-climatic regions. Always cross-check with your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or state agriculture department for recommendations specific to your district, soil type and variety.
Sowing window
New plantings: Jul – Sep or Feb – Mar
Harvest window
Rainy: Jul – Sep · Winter: Nov – Feb
Major producing states
Uttar Pradesh · Madhya Pradesh · Bihar · Maharashtra
Twelve-month operations
| Month | Operations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | Harvest | Winter crop harvest peaks. |
| February | Fertilize | |
| March | — | |
| April | — | |
| May | — | |
| June | Fertilize | Pre-monsoon dose. |
| July | Spray / IPMHarvest | Rainy crop; fruit fly bait stations. |
| August | Harvest | |
| SeptemberNow | — | |
| October | — | |
| November | Harvest | |
| December | Harvest |
Fertilizer schedule
Two doses per year — Feb and Jun. Refer ICAR-CISH (Lucknow) PoP.
Pest & disease management
Fruit fly is the major pest; guava wilt and anthracnose are major diseases.
Sources
See the full India crop calendar for all crops, or check our government schemes page for credit and insurance options for the Perennial season.