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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak the seed in room temperature water for 24–48 hours.

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +).

Native to: Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

Introduced to: Andaman Is., Angola, Assam, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Burkina, Cambodia, Cameroon, Caroline Is., Cayman Is., Central African Repu, China South-Central, China Southeast, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, French Guiana, Gambia, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Haiti, Honduras, India, Jamaica, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Laos, Leeward Is., Malaya, Marianas, Marquesas, Mexico Southwest, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Nicobar Is., Puerto Rico, Senegal, Seychelles, Society Is., Southwest Caribbean, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tuamotu, Venezuelan Antilles, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is., Windward Is., Zaïre, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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Anacardium occidentaleAnacardium occidentale

Cashew

In Stock: 16.141 lb (Total:16.979lb)

Anacardium occidentale

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0.84 lb

16.14 lb

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

Quantity:

16.14 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834209

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak the seed in room temperature water for 24–48 hours.

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +).

Native to: Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

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Introduced

Discover the versatility and value of Anacardium occidentale, commonly known as Cashew Tree. Standing tall at 30-40 ft with branches that spread widely, this tree begins yielding after 3-4 years and continues to be productive for 30-40 years. Its vivid reddish-orange cashew apples and the unique, kidney-shaped cashew nuts ripen during the dry season, though in many tropical zones, fruiting can occur year-round. These trees thrive in lowland tropical and subtropical areas up to 3,280 ft in elevation, favoring hot, frost-free climates with semi-arid conditions.

Native to Brazil, the cashew is now cultivated worldwide, especially in Vietnam, India, and Nigeria, to name a few. The cashew nut, revered for its economic and culinary values, is often roasted or ground into pastes for sauces and curries. Meanwhile, the cashew apple, rich in vitamin C, is enjoyed fresh, processed into chutneys, or distilled into alcoholic beverages.

Beyond its culinary uses, the cashew tree is emblematic of agroforestry. It nourishes soils, intercropped with groundnuts and coconuts, and supports local economies through livestock feed, timber, and more. With a global market value exceeding $6 billion in recent years, cashews continue to uplift smallholders and contribute significantly to global agriculture. Experience the wonder of cashews, a crop that promises both flavor and sustenance.