Question

iii. State the climatic and soil conditions required for the growth of the Cashew in Konkan.

Answer 1

*Cashew is a tropical plant and
very frost sensitive.

*Although the cashew can withstand high temperatures, a monthly mean of 25 °C is regarded as optimal.

*Areas where the temperatures range from
20 to 30°C with an annual precipitation of 1000 - 2000 mm are ideal for cashew growing.

*The best soils for cashew are deep and well-drained sandy loams without a hard pan.

*Red sandy loam, lateritic soils and coastal sands with slightly acidic pH are best for cashew.