Grow Guava (Amrood) from seed in your home garden. Guava is a popular fruit tree in Pakistan that grows well in warm weather and sunny conditions. It can be grown in a large pot or planted directly in garden soil.

Guava seeds have a firm outer coat and can take several weeks to sprout. Soaking the seeds before sowing and keeping them warm and slightly moist can help with germination.

Growing Info

• Best Sowing: February–April and July–September
• Germination: Usually 3–6 weeks, sometimes up to 8 weeks
• Sunlight: Full sun

How to Grow

1. Soak Seeds: Soak guava seeds in water for about 24 hours before sowing.
2. Prepare Pot: Fill a small pot or seedling tray with a light, well-draining growing mix.
3. Sow Seeds: Plant seeds ¼–½ inch deep, water gently, and keep the soil slightly moist.
4. Keep Warm: Place in a warm, bright location and maintain light moisture until the seeds sprout.
5. Transplant: Once seedlings have several healthy leaves, move the strongest ones into separate pots and gradually introduce them to full sun.

Sowing in Pakistan

Guava seeds are best sown during warm weather. In Pakistan, February to April and July to September are good sowing periods.

During very hot weather, keep small seedlings protected from strong afternoon sun. In colder areas, young plants should be protected from frost and severe winter cold.

After Germination

Once the seedlings are growing well:

• Give them more direct sunlight gradually.
• Water when the top layer of soil starts to dry.
• Start with light feeding once the seedlings are established.
• Use Vermicompost or a balanced fertilizer such as NPK 20-20-20.
• Move the plants into larger pots as they grow.

For long-term container growing, use a 20–24 inch or larger pot. If you have enough space, guava can also be planted directly in the garden.

Plant Care

• Watering: Water regularly during active growth, but do not keep the soil wet all the time.
• Feeding: Feed during active growth. Avoid giving young plants too much fertilizer at once.
• Pruning: Trim unwanted or very long branches to control the tree’s size. With regular pruning, guava can be kept around 6–10 ft tall for easier care.
• Sunlight: Once established, guava grows and fruits best in full sun.

FAQs

Do I need two guava trees to get fruit?
Usually no. A single guava tree can set fruit, although bees and other pollinating insects can improve fruit set.

Does a guava seedling need to be grafted?
No. It can grow and produce fruit without grafting. Grafting is useful when you want fruit from a particular known variety.

Can a seed-grown guava be grafted later?
Yes. A healthy seed-grown guava plant can later be used for grafting a selected guava variety.

Common Names: Guava, Amrood, Amrud, امرود, Amrood