Allahabad Surkha

The Allahabad surkha guava is a large, apple-shaped fruit with thin skin, thick flesh and a pleasant aroma. Its flesh ranges from whitish to deep pink. It originated as a chance seedling in the village of Abubakkarpur in Allahabad and has developed into a well-known guava variety in India, especially in the plains of northern India. The unique agro-climatic conditions between the Yamuna and Ganga rivers near the Sangam contribute to its distinctive red color.

• It is found in the villages of Chail, Muratganj, Newada and Manjhanpur blocks in Allahabad district.
• The tree is sturdy, dome-shaped, abundantly leafy and has large, dark green, elliptical leaves.
• The flowers are borne singly or in umbels.
• Grows well in well-drained, fertile loamy soil, but also tolerates slightly alkaline soils and waterlogging.
• Annual pruning is essential for the new growth and care of the tree.

• Propagation is done by grafting in the monsoon season to increase the success rate.
• Wooden harvesters are used to reduce losses during harvesting.
• Average fruit weight: 200 grams; TSS: 13.75%; acidity: 0.40; pH: 3.5; total sugar: 10.2%; vitamin C: 150 mg/100g.
• Total acreage: 93 hectares, with an average annual production of 15,182 quintals.
• Farmers highlight the unique agro-climatic effects of the Sangam region on the red color of the fruit.
• Uttar Pradesh is known for producing the best quality guavas.