![]() Sow a couple of seeds at a depth of 5-10cm. The container should be clean and have drainage holes in the bottom. This helps to improve the drainage properties of the soil. A handful of vermiculite can be mixed into the compost before planting. How to Sow the Seedįill a large container with fresh compost. This allows you to give the cashews a little extra protection as they grow. Seeds are best sown undercover, in a container. Allow the cashews to dry in the sun for 3 or 4 days before sowing. Seeds can be harvested straight from the plant. Seeds should be no more than 4 months old. ![]() The seed is simply the nut still inside the kernel. Here the cashew (anacardium occidentale) kernel, housing the nut which doubles as the plants seed, emerges from the bright red cashew apple. The distinctive fruit of the cashew tree. Selecting a Cashew Tree SeedĪs long as the seed is fresh, germination is an easy process. They are best grown in warmer climates away from the danger of frost. The cashew tree (Anacardium Occidentale) is a popular addition to a garden for both its ornamental and fruiting qualities. Be warned, even with protection a deep freeze is likely to kill a cashew tree. However you will need to provide protection during cold snaps. ![]() Gardeners in cooler climates, where the temperature rarely drops below 50☏ will also be able to grow the plants. Doing best in areas where daytime temperature average around 77☏ they are categorized in USDA zones 10-11. The cashew tree originates in warm, tropical areas. How to Harvest Cashew Trees and Store Fruit. ![]()
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