Guavas grow best when planted in square systems with a spacing of 6.5 x 6.5 m, which allows for 225 plants per hectare. The plants should be defoliated in the future, and the roots should be covered with a moist material.

Guavas can be planted bare-rooted in February, March, August, and September. Planting operationīefore planting, the field needs to be well-levelled and deeply ploughed. The greatest concentration of roots is seen between 0 to 20 cm soil depth. Guava is a surface-rooted plant, so the surface soil should be rich. It will grow in soil with a pH range of 6.5 to 8.5. Guava is renowned for its salt tolerance. Guava requires deep, friable, light sandy loam to clay and well-drained soils for optimal cultivation. It is susceptible to waterlogged conditions. Guava can be grown in poor wasteland soils. It may grow successfully in any kind of soil. The guava tree is a hardy fruit tree that may be cultivated in various soil types. High temperature and high-speed winds during the fruit development stage lead to heavy fruit drop. It needs a dry climate during the season of flowering and fruiting.

It can be cultivated as a rainfed or an irrigated crop, depending on the agro-climatic circumstances. Young plants are vulnerable to chilling temperatures and dryness. The humid weather causes the trees to grow luxuriantly and produces fruits of poor quality. The regions with a distinct winter season are thought to be the greatest for increasing yield and enhancing quality. The ideal temperature for guava cultivation is between 23☌ to 28☌. It grows best with an annual rainfall of less than 100 cm in the rainy season between June to September. Guava grows well up to an elevation of 1000 to 1500 metres. Due to its greater adaptability, guava cultivation can be expanded to many agro-climatic zones.

In a guava orchard