Spanish Name
Marañón
Scientific Name
Anacardium occidentale
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
FruitSeed
Recipes
Growth Type
Medium-Tree
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalFruit-FreshNutPollinator
Life Cycle
SecondaryClimax
Origin
South America
Strata Category
MediumHigh
How to eat
Eat raw: Twist out the seed, bite into soft, juicy flesh. Some people prefer to peel the skin to reduce astringency. Make juice, jam, fermented drinks or use in curries or stews. Important: The cashew nut attached to the fruit is toxic when eaten raw! It must be roasted before eating.
Nutritional Info
Rich in vitamin C, iron, potassium, and antioxidants
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, promotes skin health, used in traditional medicine for diarrhea
Planting Distance
7–10 meters between trees, depending on desired canopy size
Harvest Time
2–3 years (grafted), 3–5 years (seed-grown). Harvest: 1x per year, typically during the dry season (varies by region)
