How To Grow Cashews?
Cashews are a popular delight the world over. Cashew trees grow in a wide spectrum of climates. Typically however they are extremely frost sensitive and are usually tropical. They can usually withstand high temperatures. Thus while growing cashews ensure you pick an area that has a warm sunny climate- as this is ideal for growing cashews. While planting the seeds position the seeds in a loose but sterilized soil mixture. Plant three to four seeds directly in a planting hole. Plant bags that are 350-400 mm deep are optimum. Cashews thrive in sandy soils, unlike many other fruit trees. For the best quality grow them in sandy loam soil or well drained sandy soil. It is important to remember that cross pollination and self pollination play a vital role in the formation of good cashew seeds. Both wedge grafting and side grafting are excellent for cashew. However, grafting should be done as soon as possible.
