Guava (VNR Bihi/Thai Pink)

Planting: Spacing: 3×3 meters. Well-drained loamy soil. Regular pruning mandatory.
Manuring: 10 kg FYM and 500g vermicompost twice a year. Use Zinc sulphate to prevent disease.
Irrigation: Drought-tolerant but drip irrigation ensures better fruit size and sweetness.
Nutrient Value: "Superfruit" status: 4x more Vitamin C than oranges. High in Lycopene.
Medicinal Value: Leaf extracts have potent antibacterial properties for toothaches.
Ecological Value: Rapid growth; provides excellent nesting sites for small birds.
Ornamental Value: Watermelon Guava is highly decorative when sliced; sculptural branching habit.