New trend of terrace gardening: Less space, more fruits, grow pink guava in a pot at home, just follow these tips

If you also want to make the roof of your house green and also want to enjoy fresh and healthy fruits, then Thai Pink Guava is a great option. This guava is not only attractive to look at, but is also sweet in taste and full of nutrition. Its biggest feature is that it can be easily grown in pots on the roof of the house or in the terrace garden.

Thai Pink Guava is not only beautiful in appearance due to its special pink color, but it is also more beneficial than normal guava. Vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants are found in abundance in it. It is considered very helpful in strengthening immunity, improving the digestive system and bringing natural glow to the skin. Due to high demand and high prices in the market, growing it at home can prove to be a wise decision both in terms of health and savings.

Thai pink guava can be grown from both seed and grafted plants. However, to get better quality and early fruits, the best option is to get a grafted plant from the nursery. Since guava plants need enough space to spread, use a sturdy 18 to 24-inch pot, grow bag or plastic drum to grow on the terrace. Keep in mind that there must be holes in the bottom of the pot for drainage, so that the roots do not rot.

Preparing friable and fertile soil is the most important step for better growth of guava plant. To make an ideal mixture, mix 40 percent garden soil, 30 percent old cow dung manure, 20 percent sand and 10 percent vermi compost well. This balanced mixture not only provides strength to the roots, but also helps in overall growth of the plant and better fruit production.

It is very important for the Thai pink guava plant to get the right amount of sunlight and water for good growth and abundant fruits. This plant requires at least 6 to 7 hours of direct sunlight daily, so keep the pot in a part of the terrace where it gets the most light. Talking about irrigation, in summer the plant needs water daily, whereas in winter, watering it once in 2-3 days is sufficient. Always keep in mind that there is no accumulation of water in the pot, because there is a risk of roots rotting due to waterlogging.

To get better yield from Thai Pink Guava plant, its dry branches should be pruned from time to time. With this, the shape of the plant remains correct and new branches get space to grow. Along with this, using organic fertilizer once a month is very beneficial for the health of the plant. If you take care with utmost care and proper technique, the plant starts bearing juicy fruits within just 8 to 12 months. Nowadays, the trend of terrace gardening has increased very rapidly in cities. Fruit plants like Thai Pink Guava are becoming the first choice of people due to their abundant benefits in limited space and availability of fresh, organic fruits at home. This is the reason why people are now converting their rooftops into beautiful and useful ‘mini gardens’.