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5 Cashew Nut Seeds

(Anacardium occidentale)

In fully labelled zip lock bag (see photos)

HOW TO GROW

CASHEW NUT TREE

Note: Always wear gloves when handling Cashew Tree
seeds as they can cause itchy skin similar to poison ivy.

Step 1

Cashew seeds should only be sown once minimum
temperatures are consistently above 10°C/50°F.

Start by soaking the seeds in water for 24 hours. Change the water at least
once during the day to ensure the water remains fresh and clean.

Step 2

Use containers to begin with so that the developing plants can be moved to
suit conditions when seasons change. Choose a good quality seed raising mix
that drains well and fill a 20cm (8 inches) pot for every 2-3 seeds.

Next, sow the seeds roughly 4-5 cm (2 inches) deep, allowing room for
the other seedlings and cover them with soil and water them in.

Leave the containers in a bright location that can maintain a
temperature above 20°C/68°F with 25°C/77°F being optimal.

Keep moist and warm throughout the germination period
which can range from between 5 days and 3 weeks.

Ideal temperatures for germination are around 25-30°C/77-86°F.

Step 3

Once sprouted, gradually increase the number of direct
sunlight hours. Be careful not to let the soil dry out.

If temperatures look likely to drop below 10°C/50°F during the seedlings
first full year, they should be brought indoors or inside a greenhouse.
Fully mature Cashew trees can experience severe damage at 7°C/44°F.

Continue to keep the soil moist but not too wet.

Step 4

If growing in containers, up pot every second season during
autumn or winter when the plant is more dormant.

If planting out into the garden, choose a position in full sun and dig a hole
roughly 50cm (2 feet) deep and 30cm (1 feet) wide for each tree. With the
removed soil mix through some woodchips, perlite or garden sand to ensure
the soil drainage is excellent. Plant the tree in the hole, fill around
with the loosened soil and mulch the base before watering in.

Once established Cashew Trees will survive temperatures as low as
10°C/50°F but will only produce large quantities of good nuts when
temperatures stay above 20°C/68°F for most of the year.

Additional water is advised during hot dry summers.

Depending on conditions, Cashew Trees can begin to
flower and produce nuts in around 3-7 years.

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