Kilo Pera Plant, Giant Guava Plant

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Psidium guajava

• Common Name: Kilo Pera, Giant Guava, Kilo Guava

• Family: Myrtaceae

• Type: Evergreen, fast-growing fruit tree

• Speciality: Produces very large fruits (up to ~1 kg each) with sweet, juicy flesh.

 Care Guide

Sun Light

• Needs full sun (6–8 hrs daily) for maximum flowering and fruiting.

• Can tolerate partial shade, but fruit size and sweetness reduce.

 Soil

• Best in well-drained sandy loam enriched with organic matter.

• Tolerates a wide range of soils but avoid waterlogging.

 Watering

• Young plants: Regular watering to establish roots.

• Mature plants: Moderate watering. Water more during fruit set & development.

• Avoid overwatering → root rot & poor fruit quality.

 Fertilizer

• Apply organic compost/manure twice a year.

• During fruiting season, use balanced NPK fertilizer (10:10:10 or 15:15:15).

• Foliar sprays of micronutrients improve fruit size and sweetness.

 Pruning

• Prune in early spring or after harvest.

• Remove dead, weak, or crossing branches.

• Thinning the fruits helps remaining ones grow bigger (important for Kilo variety).

 Uses & Benefits

1. Culinary Uses

• Fresh fruit: Sweet, crunchy, and aromatic.

• Used in juices, jams, jellies, desserts, smoothies, pickles.

2. Nutritional Value

• Very rich in Vitamin C, A, potassium, dietary fiber, and antioxidants.

• Low in calories, good for digestion and immunity.

3. Medicinal / Traditional Uses

• Leaves & bark used in Ayurveda/folk medicine for diarrhea, dysentery, throat infections.

• Fruit supports digestion, controls blood sugar, and boosts immunity.

4. Ornamental & Shade

• Attractive medium-sized tree, provides shade in gardens.

• Fragrant flowers add ornamental value.

5. Economic Value

• Large fruits have high market demand → profitable for farmers.

• High yield and relatively low maintenance.