Bring a tropical touch to your home garden with Cashew Nut Seeds, a high-quality non-GMO variety perfect for planting in warm climates. The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is both ornamental and productive, yielding the world-famous cashew nuts along with the juicy cashew apple.
These seeds are ideal for gardeners who want to grow their own nut trees, whether in large containers or outdoor landscapes. Cashew trees are low-maintenance once established and produce abundant harvests under sunny conditions.
Features
- Nut-Bearing Tree: Produces premium cashew nuts and edible cashew apples.
- Non-GMO Seeds: Naturally cultivated and safe for home growing.
- Ornamental Appeal: Glossy green leaves and fragrant flowers.
- Easy to Grow: Suitable for tropical and subtropical gardens.
- Multi-Purpose: Provides nuts for culinary use and cashew apples for juicing.
Specifications
- Common Name: Cashew
- Scientific Name: Anacardium occidentale
- Plant Type: Tropical fruit and nut tree
- Growth Habit: Upright, spreading canopy
- Zones: USDA 9–11
- Season: Best planted in Spring or Early Summer
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid overwatering
- Germination Time: 2–4 weeks at 75–90°F
- Maturity: 3–5 years to nut-bearing stage
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally cultivated, untreated seeds
- Tree Height: 12–30 feet mature height (can be pruned smaller in pots)
- Fruit Description: Cashew apples with attached kidney-shaped cashew nuts
- Flavor Profile: Cashew nuts are rich, creamy, and mildly sweet
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Uses: Nut production, ornamental planting, shade tree
Planting Guide
- Soak seeds in warm water for 12–24 hours before sowing.
- Plant seeds 1 inch deep in nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.
- Maintain temperature between 75–90°F for proper germination.
- Water regularly to keep soil moist but not soggy.
- Transplant seedlings outdoors when 6–12 inches tall.
- Choose a sunny location with good airflow and space for growth.
