Fresh Cashew Seeds for Planting (Anacardium occidentale)
Grow your own tropical cashew tree from high-quality, fresh, viable seeds carefully selected for strong germination and healthy seedlings.
These are genuine planting seeds (the whole unshelled nut), not the processed, roasted cashew kernels sold for eating. Fresh seeds offer the best chance of vigorous sprouts and give you the exciting opportunity to raise a true cashew tree that produces both the famous kidney-shaped nuts and the juicy, colorful cashew apple.
Why grow cashew from seed with Giardino Fresco?
• Fresh, high-viability seeds ready for sowing
• Produces a handsome evergreen tropical tree with attractive foliage
• Yields both edible cashew apples (sweet-tart, great for fresh eating, juice, or preserves) and the prized cashew nuts
• Adds an exotic, conversation-starting specimen to Florida yards, subtropical gardens, or large containers
• Ideal for home orchardists who enjoy starting trees from seed and watching them develop
Growing notes
Cashew thrives in full sun, well-draining soil, and warm subtropical conditions (best suited to USDA zones 10–11; protect young plants from frost). Soak seeds overnight, plant with the scar/stalk end upward about 1–2 inches deep, and keep warm and moist. Germination typically occurs in 1–3 weeks with fresh seed. Seedlings develop a delicate taproot, so transplant carefully or sow in biodegradable pots. Trees grown from seed usually begin fruiting in 3–5+ years (later than grafted plants) and can reach 20–40 feet if unpruned, or be kept smaller with management.
Handle seeds with care—the outer shell contains a caustic resin (related to poison ivy compounds). Wear gloves when planting.
Start your own cashew orchard adventure today with fresh planting seeds from Giardino Fresco. Perfect for tropical fruit collectors, Florida growers, and anyone who wants the satisfaction of raising this unique dual-purpose tree from seed.
Order now and grow something truly special for your garden!
