Lucknow 49 (Sardar) Guava Hybrid Air Layered Plant

The Lucknow 49, widely known as Sardar Guava, is a highly prolific Indian variety that originated as a selection from the Allahabad Safeda. It is often celebrated as the "commercial champion" of guavas because of its high yield, large fruit size, and excellent keeping quality.

Here is a detailed breakdown of its characteristics:

1. Physical Characteristics
Shape & Size: Unlike the perfectly round Safeda, the Sardar is typically round to slightly oval or egg-shaped. The fruits are generally large, often weighing between 200g and 300g (heavier than the Safeda).

Skin: The skin is greenish-yellow to golden yellow when fully ripe. It is notably thicker than the Safeda and has a rough or pebbled surface, which makes it more durable for transport.

Flesh: The interior is creamy white to milky white. It is soft and melting but retains a slightly firmer texture than the Safeda, which contributes to its longer shelf life.

Seeds: It has a relatively small seed count concentrated at the center. The seeds are soft and easily chewable, similar to the Safeda.

2. Flavor Profile
Taste: It is highly prized for its sweetness, though it usually has a slightly higher acidity level than the Safeda, giving it a more robust, "tangy-sweet" flavor profile.

Aroma: It has a strong, distinctively musky and tropical fragrance that is more intense than many other white varieties.

Texture: The flesh is smooth and juicy, lacking the grittiness found in wilder varieties.