Thai 7 Guava (Psidium guajava ‘Thai 7’)

A high-yielding commercial guava cultivar popular in Kerala terrace orchards, prized for its large, softball-sized fruits weighing up to 300 to 600 grams with smooth, light apple-green skin and firm, crisp white flesh containing few soft, edible seeds. It offers a mildly sweet, low-acid flavor and an exceptional shelf life.

Grafted and air-layered trees adapt exceptionally well to container culture and rooftop setups, maintaining a compact branching canopy with light seasonal pruning and setting fruit heavily within just 6 months to 1 year of planting!

Description

Thai 7 Guava / Thai White Guava is a tropical guava variety valued for its crisp, juicy fruits and pale flesh. It grows best in full sunlight, receiving around 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. The plant thrives in warm tropical climates and prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly during the early growth stage and fruit development, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged. Prune lightly to maintain a healthy shape, improve airflow, and encourage new growth. With proper care and adequate sunlight, Thai 7 Guava can be a productive addition to a home garden.

Recommended Planting Method for Best Results

For healthy growth and strong establishment, prepare a 2–3 ft deep pit. If available, place a layer of green leaves at the bottom. Mix 1.5 kg bone meal, 1 kg oil cake, 20 kg raw cow or goat dung, and 100 g urea with an equal quantity of soil, then fill the pit and cover it with soil.

Leave the pit for about one month, watering it daily so the mixture decomposes well. After one month, mix the contents again and add 100 g calcium or dolomite. Wait one more week, then plant the sapling.

If you need to plant immediately and cannot wait for the one-month decomposition period, do not add oil cake or calcium/dolomite; use only the soil, manure, bone meal, and urea mixture for planting.