About Guava
Guava is one of India's most widely grown fruits, rich in vitamin C, with Allahabad Safeda the classic variety and new pink types spreading fast.
Where Guava Is Grown in Gujarat
The main guava districts of Gujarat are Bhavnagar, Ahmedabad, Vadodara. Gujarat is India's leading producer of groundnut, cotton, castor, cumin and isabgol, and a big grower of wheat, bajra, potato, banana, mango, sesame and onion. Its market yards in Unjha, Gondal, Rajkot and Deesa are among India's busiest, and its ports handle much of India's agri exports.
Season in Gujarat
Winter crop (Nov–Feb) is best; rainy-season crop. Exact arrival dates in Gujarat depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Guava Is Sold in Gujarat
Farm produce is sold through regulated APMC market yards under the state's agricultural produce marketing law, run by the state agricultural marketing board, with many yards linked to eNAM. Gujarat's large market yards are known for organised auctions and modern facilities.
Other major markets in Gujarat
- UnjhaJeera, isabgol, fennelAboutExplore
- Gondal and RajkotGroundnut, cotton, chilliAboutExplore
- DeesaPotato, castorAboutExplore
- MahuvaOnion for dehydrationAboutExplore
- Jamnagar and JunagadhGroundnut, garlicAboutExplore
State Agencies in Gujarat
Guava has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
- Gujarat State Agricultural Marketing BoardRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- Gujarat State Civil Supplies CorporationGrain procurementAboutExplore
- GUJCOMASOLState cooperative marketingAboutExplore
Quality and Price Notes
Guava is mostly eaten fresh. It is also made into pulp, juice, nectar, jelly, cheese (a firm sweet) and toffee, especially in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Pink-fleshed guava gives an attractive pulp and juice, which has helped the new varieties.
Fruit is picked at colour break, when it turns from dark to light green, and graded by size and freedom from fruit-fly and anthracnose damage. Large VNR Bihi and Taiwan Pink fruit is often wrapped in foam nets and sold in modern retail.
Winter guava (mrig bahar) from Prayagraj and Kaushambi is of the best quality and price. Rainy-season fruit is cheaper because of fruit-fly damage. Wilt disease that kills trees is a long-term threat in several states.
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export guava across India, including from Gujarat. Tap a name for details.
- INI Farms Pvt LtdExporter of bananas, pomegranates and grapes to about 35 countriesAboutExplore
- Freshtrop Fruits LtdAhmedabad · listed; grapes and pomegranate exporterAboutExplore
- KB Exports Pvt LtdMumbai · fresh fruit and vegetable exporter (KayBee)AboutExplore
- Sahyadri Farmers Producer Company LtdNashik · grapes, fruits and processingAboutExplore
- APEDAExport registration and residue control (GrapeNet, AnarNet, MangoNet)AboutExplore
Research and Advice in Gujarat
New varieties, crop advice and seed for guava growers in Gujarat come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Anand Agricultural UniversityAnandAboutExplore
- Junagadh Agricultural UniversityJunagadhAboutExplore
- Navsari Agricultural UniversityNavsariAboutExplore
- Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural UniversityBanaskanthaAboutExplore
Guava in Other States
Uttar Pradesh · Madhya Pradesh · Bihar · Andhra Pradesh · Maharashtra · Chhattisgarh
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