How to Make Your Guava Tree Bear Fruit All Year Long
If you’ve been struggling with a guava tree that just won’t bear fruit, despite your efforts with pruning and fertilizing, I’ve got a technique for you. This method has worked wonders for my own guava tree, which I planted about a year and a half ago. It’s small, but it’s already bursting with flowers and fruit. Here’s how you can get the same results.
Step 1: Preparing the Soil
Before you start fertilizing, you’ll need to prepare the soil around your guava tree. The first thing you should do is create a small pit around the base of the tree trunk. Be careful not to dig too close to the trunk, as you don’t want to damage the roots.
Once you’ve prepared the pit, you’ll need to gather the following ingredients for the fertilizer mix:
- 10 liters of well-aged cow manure – This is a natural source of essential nutrients. If you can’t find cow manure, you can substitute it with worm compost, chicken manure, or even horse manure.
- 500 grams of wood ash – This is an essential addition, especially for improving the sweetness of guava fruit. If you don’t have wood ash, you can use the residue from burned wood or leftover charcoal.
- 100 grams of urea – Urea is rich in nitrogen and helps promote healthy foliage. However, if your guava tree is still young or recently planted, use only 50 grams to avoid over-fertilizing.
These ingredients are your secret weapons for helping the guava tree flourish.
Step 2: Applying the Fertilizer
Now, it’s time to mix the ingredients and apply them to the soil. Start by placing the cow manure in the pit you dug earlier. Then, sprinkle the wood ash over the manure, followed by the urea. Mix everything well and cover it with a little soil to ensure that the nutrients are properly absorbed.
Step 3: Watering the Tree
After you’ve applied the fertilizer, it’s crucial to water the tree thoroughly. Urea requires moisture to break down and release its nutrients, so be sure to water the soil well. This will help the fertilizer dissolve into the soil and nourish the roots effectively.
Step 4: The Fertilization Schedule
To ensure the best results, you should fertilize your guava tree every three months. This schedule is particularly important when using urea, as it provides a quick boost of nitrogen to the plant. For maintenance, you can use a lighter fertilizer every month, but the heavy fertilization every three months will give the best results for fruit production.
Step 5: Sunlight and Pruning
In addition to proper fertilization, sunlight plays a critical role in fruit production. Guava trees need plenty of sunlight to thrive. If your guava tree is planted in a shady area, it’s unlikely to produce many fruits. For best results, plant your guava tree in a sunny spot where it can get direct sunlight throughout the day.
Pruning is also important for encouraging fruit production. Just like other fruit trees, guava trees need regular pruning to grow properly and produce fruit. Remove any dead or damaged branches, and trim back any overgrowth that might hinder sunlight from reaching the rest of the tree. This will help the tree focus its energy on producing healthy fruit.
Step 6: Dealing with Pests
If you’re noticing pests or bugs on your guava tree, it could be due to a lack of nutrients or damage to the tree itself. Inadequate fertilization, particularly the absence of calcium, can lead to pest problems. Be sure to follow the fertilization tips I’ve shared to maintain healthy growth.
Also, never damage your guava tree by hitting it with a tool or sharp object, as this can create openings for pests and diseases to enter. Always handle your guava tree with care to avoid these issues.
Step 7: The Benefits of Proper Care
By following these tips, you’ll not only improve the overall health of your guava tree but also encourage it to bear plenty of fruit. A properly cared-for guava tree will produce sweet, healthy fruit with minimal pest problems. I’ve had great success with this method—my guava tree is now in its third round of fruiting, and the fruit is large, healthy, and free from bugs.
Conclusion
To get your guava tree to produce fruit like mine, remember to use the right fertilizer mix, provide plenty of sunlight, prune regularly, and be patient. With proper care, you’ll see a significant improvement in your guava tree’s fruit production. This method will give you healthy, delicious guavas that you can enjoy year-round.
By following these simple steps, you’ll be able to grow a guava tree that bears fruit consistently, year after year. Happy gardening!
