Andrew Mubiru, a citrus farmer in Nakasongola, says the guava is considered to be a hardy fruit crop and it is not very choosy for soils. Guava trees grow well in slightly alkaline and poor soils.

Tropical guava fruit is also notable for year-round production on the tree. Although it does best when regularly watered, it is more drought tolerant than most other tropical fruit trees.

There’s chilean guava, a flying dragon citrus tree from Japan, yuzu and a vibrant jellow-like fruit with an unusual name and unique flavour. “This is a Blue Sausage Fruit tree,” Annette said.

If they are thinking of high density guava farming, a hectare will accommodate 550 seedlings and a yield of more than 150kg for each plant. Fruit yield of about 120kg of fruits per unit can be ...

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Saturday filed a chargesheet against five accused in the multi-crore guava tree compensation scam, wherein compensation worth crores was wrongfully claimed in lieu ...