Guava is a delicious tropical fruit that can be easily grown at home from cuttings. If you’re interested in growing a guava tree in your garden, follow these steps to get started:
- Preparing the Cuttings:
- Cut a cutting from a healthy, mature branch of a guava tree. Make sure the cutting is at least 15-20 cm long and has at least two or three leaves.
- Remove the lower leaves from the cutting to expose a bit of the stem.
- Preparing the Onion Water:
- Fill a container with water and place some onion slices in the water. The onion will act as an antimicrobial agent to prevent rotting of the cutting.
- Let the water sit for a few hours to allow the properties of the onion to be released into the water.
- Placing the Cutting in the Water:
- Submerge the bottom portion of the cutting in the onion water. Make sure at least one-third of the cutting is submerged in the water.
- Place the container in a sunny location but not directly exposed to intense sunlight.
- Regular Water Change:
- Change the water every two days to keep it fresh and prevent the proliferation of bacteria and fungi.
- Add new onion slices to the water with each change to maintain their antimicrobial properties.
- Waiting and Observation:
- Regularly observe the cutting to see if it’s developing roots. This may take several weeks, so be patient.
- Once the cutting has healthy roots of at least 5-7 cm in length, it will be ready to be transplanted into soil.
- Transplanting the Cutting:
- Prepare a pot with well-draining, nutrient-rich soil.
- Plant the cutting in the pot and water it thoroughly.
- Place the pot in a sunny location protected from the wind.
- Post-Transplant Care:
- Water the cutting regularly to keep the soil lightly moist.
- Ensure the plant receives sufficient direct sunlight for healthy growth.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to propagate a guava tree from cuttings with onion and enjoy your own fresh guavas at home. Good luck!
