Red Diamond Guava – Almost Seedless

Top Benefits of Growing Red Guava Plant

• Super Healthy Snack: It’s full of Vitamin C and antioxidants. Eating one of these is like a natural health boost for your family.
• Handles Our Heat: This variety is quite tough and doesn’t get scared of the hot Indian summers.
• Beautiful to Look At: The dark green leaves and the heavy fruits look great in a backyard or even on a big balcony.
• Fruit all the Time: In many parts of India, this tree gives fruit 2-3 times a year, especially during the winter months.
• Easy for New Gardeners: You don’t need a degree in farming to grow this. It’s a very “forgiving” plant if you miss a day of watering here and there.

Key Characteristics

• The Fruit: It gets big (sometimes up to 1kg!) with a yellow-green skin and a bright pinkish-red inside.
• The Taste: It’s very sweet with a little bit of tanginess; very crunchy and smells amazing.
• The Seeds: Almost seedless! You can just bite right into it without worrying about breaking a tooth.
• The Growth: It’s an evergreen shrub that stays green all year and grows quite fast once the roots settle.

Eating these fresh is the best, but they also make the best pink juices you’ve ever had.

Uses: Fresh Eating, Pink Juice, Jams, Fruit Salads, Home Gardening.

How to Plant & Grow Successfully

If you are planting this in a pot, make sure the pot has good holes at the bottom. I usually suggest starting with a 14-inch cement or plastic pot. Use a mix of normal soil, some sand, and lots of cow dung manure.

Pair this with our Black Guava Plant to create a colorful fruit corner in your garden. For those in areas with heavy rains, make sure the water doesn’t stand around the trunk, or the roots might rot.

My Nursery Secrets – 5 Caring Tips for More Fruit

• Don’t Move It: Once the tree starts flowering, try not to repot it or move it around too much. It likes to stay settled to hold onto its fruit.
• The Bamboo Trick: These fruits can get very heavy (I’ve seen branches bend to the ground!). Use a bamboo stick to support the branches so they don’t snap under the weight of the guavas.
• Winter Care: While it likes sun, during the peak of May/June heat, a little afternoon shade can help the leaves from burning.
• Feed it Right: I always tell my customers to use organic compost every 3 months. It makes the fruit taste much sweeter than using chemical urea.
• Check the Soil: Stick your finger two inches into the dirt. If it’s dry and dusty, give it a good soak. If it’s still damp, leave it alone for another day.

Troubleshooting: Common Problems

• Fruit dropping early? Uneven watering. Keep a steady watering schedule; don’t let it go bone dry.
• Ants on branches? Aphids or Mealybugs. Look for tiny white bugs and spray with neem oil or soapy water.
• Pale leaves? Lack of food. Add a good layer of Vermicompost or old cow manure.