I am a semi-dwarf guava cultivar with pink pulp and high yield.

Developed by CISH, Lucknow (India); released in 1995.

Water 2–3 times per week; increase during flowering and fruiting.

Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily).

Thrives in 25–38°C; tolerates dry heat.

Plant in well-drained loamy soil; spacing 4–6 meters apart.

Apply compost and NPK 8:10:10 every 2–3 months; supplement with zinc and boron.

Botanical name: Psidium guajava; Variety: Lalit; Family: Myrtaceae.

Fruits are safe; seeds edible but firm.

Moderate; dense foliage reduces dust.

Fruits rich in vitamin C, lycopene, and fiber; used fresh, in juices, and preserves.

Susceptible to fruit fly, wilt, and anthracnose; prune for airflow and monitor regularly.

Can live 25–40 years; starts fruiting in 2–3 years; peak yield from year 6 onward.