What is the most suitable land for Guava
What is the most suitable land for Guava Correct Answer Loamy loam soil
The correct answer is Loamy loam soil.
Key Points
- Loamy loam soils having Ph between 4.5 to 8.2 are suitable for guava.
- The scientific name of the crop is Psidium Guajava.
- It is grown in both tropical and subtropical locations up to 1500 m above the mean sea level.
- Rainfall required for the guava crop is up to 100cm.
Important Points
- Guava Crop:
- It is a Kharif produce, sown in the month of August - September.
- It is susceptible to severe frost.
- The crop is sensitive to waterlogging.
- As per the National Agriculture Board, it is the fourth most important crop after Mango, Banana, and Citrus fruits.
- Harvest is ready after 2 - 3 years of farming.
- Diseases associated with guava are wilt, fruit canker, fruit rot, anthracnose, grey leaf spot.
- Guava varieties found in Madhya Pradesh includes L-49, Allahabad, Safeda, Gwalior - 27, Hafshi, Seedless, Chittidar.
- In Madhya Pradesh, the growing belt for guava crop includes Jabalpur, Ujjain, Hoshangabad, Khargaon, Badwani, Indore, and Shivpuri.
Additional Information
- Horticulture is the cultivation, production, and role of vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, ornamental or exotic plants.
- M.S. Marigowda is considered the father of Indian horticulture.
- National Horticulture Board was set up in 1984 on the basis of recommendations of 'Group on Perishable Agricultural Commodities' headed by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan.
- It is Headquartered at Gurugram.
- The mission for the Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is a centrally sponsored scheme for the holistic growth of the Agri sector.
- The total horticulture production has increased from 211.2 million tonnes in 2007-08 to 311.71 million tonnes in 2018-19.
- India ranks 2nd in the world in terms of Horticulture production.
- India ranks 1st in the production of Banana, Mango, Lime & Lemon, Papaya, and Okra.
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