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Guava care requirements
water
Drought-tolerant once established. Water regularly during growth and fruiting; reduce in dry season. Overwatering can cause root problems.
soil
Highly adaptable; tolerates poor, sandy, or clay soils (pH 4.5–9.0). Well-draining soil preferred. Minimal fertilizer needed.
light
Full sun (6–8+ hours daily). Tolerates partial shade but fruiting is reduced.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Guava
- fiber_manual_recordDark sunken lesions on leaves, stems, and fruit
- fiber_manual_recordWater-soaked spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature fruit drop
help
Common causes in Guava
Caused by Colletotrichum species. Spreads in warm, wet conditions.
healing
How to treat anthracnose in Guava
Remove infected material. Apply copper-based fungicide.
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Preventing anthracnose in Guava
Crop rotation. Resistant varieties. Avoid overhead irrigation.