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Cashew Jhargram 1 Grafted Variety Nut Kaju Fruit Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is a robust evergreen tree, cultivated globally for its prized nut. This offering is a Grafted Jhargram 1 Variety, chosen for its superior yield and adaptability, making it suitable for home gardens.

• Variety: Cashew Jhargram 1 (Kaju).
• Type: Grafted Plant/Tree. Grafting promotes early fruiting and ensures the plant produces the desired variety.
• Size: 1.5–3 Feet Height.
• Suitability: This Cashew Plant can grow in almost all Indian climates and soil. It is suitable for planting directly in the garden or in a large pot.

The Cashew Fruit and Nut

The Cashew tree is unique, producing both a false fruit and a true nut:

• Cashew Apple: The fleshy, colorful stalk that develops from the flower. It is sweet and juicy, often used in juices, jams, and fermentation.
• Cashew Nut (Kaju): The kidney-shaped nut is the true fruit, found at the bottom of the cashew apple. It is a highly nutritious and economically important product.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight Needs

• Sunlight: Cashew requires a location that receives full and direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day to thrive and maximize fruit production.
• Climate: As a tropical plant, it flourishes in warm climates typical of most Indian regions.

Watering and Soil

• Soil: Use well-draining soil, ideally sandy loam. The plant cannot tolerate waterlogging.
• Watering: Water regularly when the plant is young, especially during dry seasons. Mature, established trees are quite drought-tolerant but benefit from moderate watering during the flowering and fruiting stages.

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