Cashew

Cashew — 1Crop suitability

  • Soil, climate and varieties

    Cashew grows in all soils; red sandy loam is best. Plains and hill slopes up to 600–700 ft elevation are suitable. Planting season: June–December. Varieties in the source: VRI 1, VRI 2, VRI 3, VRI 4 and VRI (CW) H1.

    Pending expert review
    Source
    Crop Production Guide – Horticulture Crops 2020 (Directorate of Horticulture and Plantation Crops, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Cashew – Varieties; soil and climate; season, p. 201
    Region
    Tamil Nadu
    Last updated
    2026-11-04