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Panruti Cashew

Cuddalore district, located at low altitudes near the seacoast, is ideal for growing cashew due to its humid climate and fertile soil.


The iron-rich, lateralized Cuddalore sandstone pediment areas are densely covered with cashew trees, supported by the conducive soil.


Cuddalore receives an average annual rainfall of about 1050 mm, with temperature ranges that favor cashew cultivation.


This unique combination of climate and soil conditions makes Cuddalore a prime region for cashew farming, contributing significantly to the local agriculture and economy.

Description

Cuddalore district situated at low altitudes near the seacoast, best place to grow cashew due to its humid climate and fertile soil. The lateralized Cuddalore sandstone pediment areas are thicky capped with cashew trees as iron-rich soil supports that vegetation to a great extent.Cuddalore receives about 1050 rnm average annual rainfall and temperature ranges in maximum at 30-40 degtees and minimum at 18-24 degrees. The nearest seacoast is within 60km. The factors seem to be the important phenomena for the unique quality of the cashew apple.
The Panruti cashew size is slightly small, gives a nutty flavor, and has a unique value inthe market. The mid-season flowering cultivars from Cuddalore are also visibly distinctive; The apple is round-shaped and thick red in colour. The average fruit weight was 42.80 g.The nuts are medium size with an average nut weight of 6.63 g and kernel weight of 1.7 g. The shelling percentage was 28.5 with a grade W 320 kernel count.