{"product_id":"cashew-rod-frugtet-anacardium-occidentale-red-fruit-fro-3-stk","title":"Cashew - Red-fruited (Anacardium occidentale \"Red Fruit\") | seeds, 3 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVERY RARE | RED VARIANT OF CASHEW NUT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAnacardium occidentale \u003c\/em\u003e\"Red Fruit\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cashewtræ, Cashewnød, rød cashew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cashew tree, red fruited cashew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"438\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"452\" data-start=\"428\"\u003eAnacardium occidentale\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Red Fruit’ is a decorative variant of the classic cashew tree (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/cashew-anacardium-occidentale-fro-3-stk?\" title=\"Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"541\" data-start=\"517\"\u003eAnacardium occidentale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). The \u003cstrong data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"564\"\u003e‘Red Fruit’\u003c\/strong\u003e variant is selected for its \u003cstrong data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"600\"\u003ebright red to reddish-orange cashew apples\u003c\/strong\u003e, which give the plant an extra decorative and exotic appearance compared to the more yellow or orange forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"752\"\u003eThe plant develops as a low, wide-crowned tree or a sturdy shrub with thick, glossy, and leathery leaves. During the flowering period, small, cream-colored to pink flowers are formed, which later develop into the characteristic cashew fruits. What is often perceived as the fruit itself (the cashew apple) is actually a swollen fruit stalk, while the true nut sits on the outside in a hard shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1143\" data-start=\"752\"\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1171\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1171\"\u003eAnacardium occidentale\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Red Fruit’ thrives best in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1235\" data-start=\"1223\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewell-drained, preferably slightly sandy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewarm and dry to moderately moist conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003egood air circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1558\" data-start=\"1362\"\u003eThe plant is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1373\"\u003enot frost-tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e and in Denmark it is grown as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1420\"\u003epotted plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can be kept outdoors during the summer months and overwintered in a bright, frost-free location. The temperature should preferably be kept above \u003cstrong data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1545\"\u003e12–15 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1664\" data-start=\"1560\"\u003eCashew trees are relatively drought-tolerant once established, but young plants benefit from regular watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1664\" data-start=\"1560\"\u003eCultivation from seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1779\" data-start=\"1692\"\u003eCashew seeds are large and germinate best when they are fresh. For the best results, it is recommended to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eslightly abrade the seeds on a stone or with sandpaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esoak in lukewarm water for 24–48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esow in a well-drained soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003emaintain a temperature of 22–30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ekeep the soil slightly moist, but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2097\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003eGermination often occurs within \u003cstrong data-end=\"1985\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003e2–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Seedlings grow relatively quickly in warm conditions and develop sturdy leaves and a robust trunk early on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2097\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003eUtility and collector's value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2338\" data-start=\"2130\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2154\" data-start=\"2130\"\u003eAnacardium occidentale\u003c\/em\u003e is an important utility plant globally. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"2205\" data-start=\"2189\"\u003ecashew nut\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the world's most popular nuts, while the cashew apple is used fresh, for juice, or for fermented products in tropical regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2527\" data-start=\"2340\"\u003eWhen grown from seed in Denmark, the plant is particularly interesting as an \u003cstrong data-end=\"2439\" data-start=\"2405\"\u003eexotic ornamental and collector's plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the red fruits and tropical foliage make it an exciting addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2653\" data-start=\"2529\"\u003eIt is important to note that the raw nut contains irritating substances in the shell and requires proper processing before consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2653\" data-start=\"2529\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"2684\" data-start=\"2660\"\u003eAnacardium occidentale\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Red Fruit’ is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow an exotic fruit tree right from seed – an exciting species with botanical distinctiveness, decorative fruits, and global significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54750911955212,"sku":null,"price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Anacardiumoccidentale_RedFruit.jpg?v=1775561565","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/cashew-rod-frugtet-anacardium-occidentale-red-fruit-fro-3-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}