Growing Cashew in North Carolina
Can you grow Cashew in North Carolina? Not typically viable. Season ~23.9°C, rainfall ~1060 mm, winter low ~-3.7°C. Soil, climate and ROI data.
Decision snapshot
Regional screening evidenceScreening answer: The stored regional profile passes this first climate screen at the representative centroid. Parcel conditions and commercial feasibility still require verification.
Scope: This page assesses agronomic suitability. It does not determine whether cultivation is legal. Check current national, state, and local rules before planting.
- Observed region
- North Carolina
- Climate window
- Open-Meteo archive, 2021–2023 daily data
- Resolution
- Representative regional centroid, not a field survey
Assumptions, fit-shortfall, and next checks
A representative centroid and regional climate window cannot establish parcel soil, water access, elevation, infrastructure, labour, contracts, or local farm-gate economics. Use this page to identify the next question, then verify local evidence before committing capital.
Market Demand — Cashew
Global consumption & trade · FAO 2010–2023Is Cashew viable in North Carolina?
Cashew is not typically viable in North Carolina: winter lows (~-3.7°C) drop below its ~2°C cold-hardiness limit, so it would freeze out in cold years. Cashew (Fruits & Stimulants, perennial) performs best around 15 - 35 °C with a seasonal water requirement of 800 mm / season. Run a coordinate-level audit for mapped field-level estimates and local risk context.
Growing Cashew in North Carolina: what to expect
Rainfall in North Carolina (~1060 mm/yr) roughly matches Cashew's ~800 mm need, so a normal year needs little supplemental water. Winter lows near -3.7°C will damage or kill Cashew in cold years — grow it only in protected microclimates or pick the hardiest available cultivars. Plant Cashew in early spring once the risk of hard frost has passed in North Carolina.
Soil and climate requirements for Cashew
Compare mapped conditions for a selected field with the crop-profile requirements below before making a planting decision.
| Parameter | Cashew Requirement |
|---|---|
| Soil pH | 3.8 - 8.7 |
| Water Requirement | 800 mm / season |
| Optimal Temperature | 15 - 35 °C |
| Waterlogging Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Nitrogen Demand | Moderate |
Reference yield and price range
The figures below are crop-profile reference values, not a field-specific yield or profit forecast. Local costs, grade, packout and buyer terms still need to be entered or verified.
| Metric | Estimated Value |
|---|---|
| Reference yield per hectare | 0.64 t/ha |
| Reference yield per acre | 0.26 t/acre |
| Market Price | $488 - $1,369 / t |
| Estimated Gross Revenue | $594 / Hectare |
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