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How to raise cashew

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-01 09:00:26
For cashew, it is not resistant to low temperature, so it can not be planted in the north. It likes light very much, and sufficient sunshine can promote the yield. The growth period needs a lot of water, but is afraid of water logging. Some fertilizers can be used properly in the growing period, and some basic fertilizers should be mixed into the soil.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: it can be seen from its original area that the latitude of its distribution is relatively low, so the requirement for temperature is relatively high. Generally speaking, it will be distributed in places with annual average temperature of 24-28 degrees, and monthly average temperature of 23-29 degrees. It is not resistant to low temperature, so special attention should be paid to

2. Light: Cashew is also a kind of light loving plant. Generally speaking, the annual sunshine time should be between 1500 and 2000 hours. Sufficient sunshine can promote the fruit yield, and cashew will taste better.

3. Watering: Cashew needs more water in the growing period. In general, the annual precipitation can be between 1000 and 1600 mm. In addition, it is also more afraid of waterlogging, so the more water is not the better.

4. Fertilization: some fertilizers can be used properly in the growing period, especially when the fruit is about to be produced. However, in contrast, the original nutrients in the soil are more important, and can be mixed with certain basic fertilizers.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Propagation: there are many methods for Cashew propagation, such as sowing. Before sowing, it is best to soak the seeds with indobutyric acid, etc. for about 24 hours, which can effectively improve the germination rate. Another is to choose the right place, the factors to consider are generally ventilation and nutrients.

2. Pruning: proper pruning is of great significance. It can effectively adjust the structure of the crown, improve the ventilation, improve the fruit setting rate, and increase the yield. Can be used in batches, many times to prune, the degree can not be too heavy.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: there are still many kinds, such as "root rot" caused by too much water, which needs to be controlled by medicine at the same time. There will be "dry disease" and so on, need to adjust the surrounding environment at the same time.

2. Pests: there are more than 40 kinds of specific pests known, which are harmful to all parts. For example, "coffee wrinkled breast longicorn", "tea horn bug" and so on, may spray different medicaments according to different kinds.

4. Other issues

1. Toxicity: the plant of cashew is non-toxic and the fruit is edible.

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2. Whether it can be raised at home: generally not, because it is mainly a kind of cash crop.

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