{"product_id":"cashew-10-bag","title":"Cashew - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eCashew (Anacardium occidentale) is a fast-growing tropical evergreen tree prized for its kidney-shaped nuts borne below a fleshy, juicy cashew apple. Native to Brazil, it thrives along India's warm coastal belts of Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala and the Konkan. The spreading tree reaches 8-12 m, bearing leathery leaves and fragrant pinkish flower panicles before fruiting. Grafted plants begin yielding in about 3 years. It tolerates poor, sandy soils and salty coastal air, making it a reliable plantation and homestead crop. Both the roasted nut and the tangy apple (used in juice and feni) have strong commercial value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnacardiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorth-eastern Brazil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-10 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, leathery oval leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinkish to pale yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov-Feb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical coastal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, 6+ hours daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; water young plants regularly, mature trees drought-tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained sandy or red laterite soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-35 C; sensitive to frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high coastal humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNPK plus FYM twice a year; boost before flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight shaping; remove dead and crossing branches post-harvest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant out grafts early; pot only for nursery stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftwood grafting or seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTea mosquito bug, stem borer, leaf miner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw nut shell oil is caustic; processed nut is safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy in coastal climates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown commercially for roasted cashew nuts and the tangy cashew apple used in juice, jam and feni liquor. Also valued for shell oil and as a homestead shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant grafted saplings at the onset of the monsoon in well-drained sandy soil; avoid waterlogging and protect from frost in the early years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a cashew plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young plants twice weekly until established; mature trees are drought-tolerant and need watering only in prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does cashew need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs full sun, at least 6 hours of direct light daily, for healthy growth and good nut yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the cashew plant safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe processed nut and apple are safe, but the raw shell contains a caustic oil that can irritate skin and mouths, so keep raw shells away from pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen can I repot or plant out a cashew sapling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransplant grafted saplings into the ground early, ideally at the start of the monsoon, as cashew dislikes prolonged container life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is cashew propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommercially it is propagated by softwood grafting onto seedling rootstock; seeds can also be used but give variable results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my cashew leaves and shoots dying back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTea mosquito bug is the main culprit; spray recommended insecticides during new flushes and at flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does a cashew tree start fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrafted plants typically begin bearing in about 3 years and reach full yield by 7-8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan cashew be grown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a large outdoor tree that needs full sun and space; it is unsuitable for indoor growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs any part of the cashew toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe raw nutshell liquid is caustic and toxic if handled raw; roasting and processing make the nut completely safe to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer is best for cashew?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply a balanced NPK with farmyard manure twice a year, increasing potassium before flowering for better nut set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256083054838,"sku":"PLT-CASHEW-B10-NA","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-cashew-kaju-0-5-kg-seeds-16968692564108.jpg?v=1783920696","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/cashew-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}