Guava Variety: Lalit

 Salient features

• Saffron yellow fruits with red blush weighing 185–200 g.
• Pulp firm, pink with good blend of sugar and acid.
• Fruits rich in vitamin C, i.e. 250.63 mg/100 g.

Performance
• Yield higher than other commercial varieties, i.e. 100 kg fruits/plant at the age of 6 years.
• The pink colour in the beverage remains stable for more than a year in storage.
• Highly responsive to pruning.
• It has wider adaptability.

Impact and benefits
• Heavy bearer thus requires fruit thinning for quality fruits.
• It is suitable for both table purposes and processing.