Arka Kiran -Guava

Product Description

• Arka Kiran is a premium hybrid guava variety developed by the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru.
• It is widely appreciated for its attractive pink to deep red pulp, excellent taste, and high nutritional value. This variety is a semi-vigorous, early-bearing plant that produces consistent and high yields, making it ideal for both home gardens and commercial cultivation.
• The fruits are medium-sized, round to oval in shape, with smooth greenish-yellow skin and firm, juicy flesh. Arka Kiran guava is known for its rich sweetness, pleasant aroma, and high lycopene content, which gives the pulp its vibrant red color and added health benefits.
• This variety starts bearing fruits within 1–2 years of planting and offers excellent productivity with proper care. The fruits typically weigh around 120–200 grams and have a good balance of sweetness (TSS 10–12° Brix), making them suitable for fresh consumption as well as processing into juices, jams, and desserts.
• Arka Kiran guava is also valued for its disease tolerance and adaptability to tropical and subtropical climates. With its high yield potential and superior fruit quality, it is a preferred choice for farmers and plant enthusiasts looking for a profitable and nutritious fruit plant.