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Characteristics of Guava

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Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season
All seasons

Varieties
Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha

Seedless Variety
No

Color
Green, Pink, Yellow

Inside Color
White

Shape
Round

Texture
Crispy

Taste
Sweet-Sour

Origin
Central America, Mexico, South America

Grows on
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type
Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Soil pH
4.5-7

Climatic Conditions
Sunny

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Guava Varieties

There are certain characteristics of Guava that make it distinct from the other fruits. Few examples are its shape, texture, taste, color, season, varieties and origin. Talking about varieties, Guava is not available in just one form. Development in the field of horticulture has made it possible to consume this fruit in various forms without changing its characteristics. Some of the varieties include Lucknow 49, Allahabad Safeda, Chittidar, Harijha, Apple guava, Hafshi, Arka Mridula and Allahabad Surkha. Guava varieties are not available in seedless form. The shape of this fruit is Round and its textureis Crispy. Taste forms one of the important characteristics of fruits. Talking about Guava, its taste is sweet-sour.

Guava Color

Guava color makes it even more attractive and hard to resist. Vitamin A and vitamin C are found in abundance in green color fruits. Folate, potassium, and vitamin C are often found in yellow color fruits. White, red, blue and purple color fruits generally contain potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Thus, color of this fruit helps in identifying its nutrient content. Guavas are available in shades of green, pink and yellow.

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