Guava is well known to all of us as a nutritious fruit. And it is a kind of green berry fruit. However, guavas of other colors are also found. The red guava (Maroon Guava) is also called the red apple. The scientific name of the guava is Psidium guajava.
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There are more than 100 species of guava. Guava is widely grown in Mexico, Central America, Southeast Asia and other places. So it is estimated that guava came in the 16th century. It is rich in Vitamin C, Carotenoids, Folate, Potassium, Fiber and Calcium.
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Guava properties
Guava is a type of dicotyledonous perennial plant. And the edges of the simple leaves of the guava are intact, the petioles blunt and the flowers bisexual. There are five groups and five segments present in its flower. Also this fruit is sweet and seedy. Therefore, the quantity of seeds in improved varieties of guava is less.
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Safeda and Chittidar are very popular in Uttar Pradesh. The whites are round, the shell is soft and the shell is white and sweet. For this reason Safeda, Harijha and Habsi are popular in Bihar. Habsi shells are red and a little less sweet, but many people like the taste.
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Guava cultivation method
Guava is cultivated everywhere in our country. Because guava grows in both cold and warm regions. So guava is a very hard tolerant plant. It can withstand much more drought than other crops. For this reason, sometimes they survive without irrigation. Its seeds or seedlings of Gutiokalam can be planted in Ashar-Shravan at the beginning of monsoon.
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Gutikalam is the most useful and its widespread use can be noticed in Bangladesh. 1 × 1 × 1 hand hole can be planted at 15-16 hand intervals of good variety one year old pen. The tree bears flowers and fruits in two-three years. Flowers twice a year in spring and monsoon. And the fruits of spring flowers ripen in monsoon and the fruits of monsoon flowers ripen in winter.
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It is very profitable for the farmers as the winter fruits are excellent in quality and market price is good. So many times the farmers stop irrigating the spring flowers and drop them. And let the fruit ripen only in winter. However, the main obstacle to guava cultivation is its drying disease. Once the disease reaches the ground, the plants start to dry out one by one. Infected trees are completely uprooted and burned, but the incidence of infection in the surrounding trees is reduced.
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Nutritional value of guava
According to experts, a guava has the same nutritional value as 4 oranges. In particular, it contains high amounts of vitamin C. Also, a guava has the same nutritional value as four apples and four oranges. It contains a lot of water, fiber, vitamins A, B, K, potassium, calcium, protein and minerals. And guava is a good source of vitamin C. Because it contains 211 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C keeps mouth, teeth and gums healthy.
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Benefits of eating guava
We already know that guava is a nutritious fruit. So playing it has many benefits for our body. Because guava contains a lot of vitamins. Let’s learn more about the benefits of peer.
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Disease prevention
Guava is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. This is why it boosts the body’s immune system and gives the body the strength to fight various diseases. Anti-oxidants play an important role in drying wounds when cut anywhere on the body.
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Cancer prevention
Guava also works very well in preventing cancer. Anti-oxidant, lycopene, this fruit can build resistance against cancer cells. Guava is very useful in preventing prostate and breast cancer.
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Increased vision
Raw guava is a good source of vitamin A. Vitamin A in it keeps the cornea healthy and also plays a special role in preventing night blindness. So it is necessary to keep guava in the daily diet.
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Controlling high blood pressure
Studies have shown that regular consumption of guava lowers blood pressure and blood lipids. Potassium in guava helps in lowering blood pressure. Regular consumption of lycopene-rich pink guava also helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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By reading this article, we have learned more about the nutritional value and utility of pears. We all know that guava is a very nutritious fruit. It is cultivated in every region of Bangladesh. And playing this fruit fulfills the food and nutrition needs of our body. For this reason we should keep details about guava.
