Grow Red Guava (Red Amrood) from seed in your home garden. The fruit shown has green skin and pink to red flesh. Guava grows well in Pakistan’s warm weather and can be kept in a large pot or planted in garden soil.
Seed-grown guava can vary from its parent fruit. The seeds may produce fruit with a different flesh colour, size, or flavour. If you want the exact red-fleshed variety shown, choose a grafted or air-layered plant.
Guava seeds have a firm outer coat and may take several weeks to sprout. Soaking them before sowing and keeping the growing mix warm and slightly moist can help.
Growing Info
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Best Sowing: February–April and July–September
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Germination: Usually 3–6 weeks, sometimes up to 8 weeks
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Sunlight: Full sun once established
How to Grow
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Soak Seeds: Soak the seeds in water for about 24 hours.
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Prepare Pot: Fill a small pot or seedling tray with a light, well-draining growing mix.
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Sow Seeds: Plant ¼–½ inch deep, water gently, and keep the mix slightly moist.
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Keep Warm: Place the pot in a warm, bright spot while the seeds germinate.
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Transplant: When seedlings have several healthy leaves, move the strongest ones into separate pots. Introduce them to direct sun gradually.
Sowing in Pakistan
Sow during warm weather, ideally from February to April or July to September. Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun during very hot weather and from frost in colder areas.
After Germination
- Increase direct sunlight gradually.
- Water when the top layer of the growing mix begins to dry.
- Feed lightly once seedlings are established. Vermicompost or a balanced fertilizer such as NPK 20-20-20 can be used.
- Move plants into larger pots as their roots develop.
For long-term container growing, use a 20–24 inch or larger pot with good drainage.
Plant Care
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Watering: Water regularly during active growth without leaving the soil constantly wet.
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Feeding: Feed established plants during active growth, using modest amounts for young plants.
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Pruning: Trim long or crowded branches to manage the tree’s size. Regular pruning can keep it around 6–10 ft tall for easier care.
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Sunlight: Give established plants full sun for healthy growth and fruiting.
FAQs
Will every plant grown from these seeds produce red guavas?
No. Seedlings can differ from the fruit the seeds came from, including in flesh colour. A grafted or air-layered plant is the choice when the exact variety matters.
Do I need two guava trees to get fruit?
Usually no. One guava tree can set fruit, although pollinating insects may improve fruit set.
Can I graft a seed-grown plant later?
Yes. A healthy seedling can be used as rootstock for a selected guava variety.
Common Names: Red Guava, Pink-Fleshed Guava, Red Amrood, Laal Amrood, سرخ امرود
