Honey guava is obtained from engineering and innovation in growing a type of water guava which has a sweet and fresh taste. This small guava with an oval shape is liked by many people.
So, market demand is increasing with many people interested in this guava fruit. Not a few people want to cultivate honey guava trees, either to sell or to enjoy themselves.
Preparing Planting Land
Planting land is land used for planting according to the criteria and can meet the needs of the plants. To plant water guava trees, use land that is exposed to sunlight for 6 hours a day, and close to a water source.
Use soil that has a pH level of around 5.5-7.5 with sufficient nutrient content. Make sure the soil used is loose and fertile
To cultivate this plant, you need to know a series of processes correctly, from managing the planting land to the harvesting process.
Making Planting Media
After finding a suitable place, you can make a planting medium for planting honey guava seeds. Make a planting hole with a diameter of 20-30 cm and a depth of around 20-30 cm. Don't forget to space the plants 1.5 to 2.5 m apart.
So that the nutrients contained in the soil can be well maintained, you can provide basic fertilizer, both organic fertilizer and inorganic fertilizer.
Fertilizer is applied by applying a mixture of NPK at a dose of 2-4 tablespoons in each planting hole. You can also add 2 tablespoons of dolomite lime to each planting hole so that the soil acidity level remains stable.
Flush the soil hole with a solution of sugar and EM4 which is left for 1 to 3 days. Then cover the soil again and leave for up to 2 weeks.
Honey Guava Nursery
While waiting for the planting medium to be ready to use, you can look for the honey guava seeds you want. There are two ways to get guava seeds, namely by vegetative grafting or through generative seeds.
Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. If you use seeds through generative seeds, it will take time for the seeds to be ready for planting. However, if you need a lot of plant seeds in a short time, you can use grafted vegetative seeds.
The seeding method uses seeds, namely by selecting ripe fruit seeds taken from quality trees. After that, dry it by drying it in the sun for one hour.
Meanwhile, nurseries use grafts, namely by selecting superior, high quality and productive trees. Slice at the base of the stem twice with a distance of 5 cm.
Make sure the stem you choose is large and strong enough, namely 3 cm in diameter. Remove the chipped bark, then scrape it until it is not slippery.
Put humus soil on the stem bundles, you can use coconut fiber or plastic to make grafted seeds. Water the plants regularly, then leave the seeds for 2-4 weeks until they are ready to plant.
