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 Madhya Pradesh
The main guava districts of Madhya Pradesh are Gwalior, Shivpuri, Ujjain, Ratlam. Madhya Pradesh is India's soybean state and one of its largest producers of wheat, chana, masoor, urad, garlic, coriander and isabgol. The Malwa plateau around Indore, Ujjain and Neemuch and the Narmada valley around Hoshangabad are its richest farm regions.
Season in Madhya Pradesh
Winter crop (Nov–Feb) is best; rainy-season crop. Exact arrival dates in Madhya Pradesh depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Guava Is Sold in Madhya Pradesh
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. Wheat and other crops are bought by state agencies at MSP, and MP has run price-deficiency schemes for some crops.
Other major markets in Madhya Pradesh
- IndoreSoybean, wheat, chana, onion, potatoAboutExplore
- Neemuch and MandsaurGarlic, seed spices, herbsAboutExplore
- Ujjain and DewasSoybean, wheatAboutExplore
- Harda and PipariyaSummer moongAboutExplore
- Vidisha and SehoreChana, Sharbati wheatAboutExplore
State Agencies in Madhya Pradesh
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.
- MP State Agricultural Marketing Board (Mandi Board)Regulated marketsAboutExplore
- MP State Civil Supplies CorporationWheat procurementAboutExplore
- MP MARKFEDCooperative marketingAboutExplore
- MP Warehousing and Logistics CorporationStorageAboutExplore
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 Madhya Pradesh. 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 Madhya Pradesh
New varieties, crop advice and seed for guava growers in Madhya Pradesh come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa VidyalayaJabalpurAboutExplore
- Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa VidyalayaGwaliorAboutExplore
Guava in Other States
Uttar Pradesh · Bihar · Andhra Pradesh · Maharashtra · Gujarat · Chhattisgarh
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