Guide to Harvesting and Post-Harvest Handling of Cashew Nuts
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Cashew nuts may be cultivated for both the nut and apple. The cashew tree comes into bearing 3 to 5 years after planting. In Ghana, mature cashew trees normally start flowering in late November to December. The fruit matures in 90 to 100 days after flowering. The ripe fruits normally start to drop in late January. The peak fruit collection period is between February and March, with a few late maturing trees dropping their fruits in April.
It is important to remember that the excellence and thoroughness of post-harvest handling affects the quality of the product, which in turn affects the country's reputation for those products. Product quality influences the demand for those products on the whole market, which in turn positively affects the price.