Cashew

The cashew nut export from South Africa showcases a variety of high-quality nuts, catering to the diverse global market. These varieties are cultivated for their distinctive qualities, such as high yield, large nut size, and high shelling percentages, making them ideal for both consumption and processing. Hereâ??s a closer look at the varieties you mentioned:

1. BPP-1 A hybrid variety, BPP-1 is known for its moderate yield of 10 kg/tree and a good shelling percentage of 27.5%. Its medium-sized nuts are in demand for their consistency in size and quality.

2. BPP-8 This hybrid variety is particularly notable for its adaptability, performing well in areas like Orissa and West Bengal. It has a good shelling percentage and offers a reliable yield, making it a popular export choice.

3. VRI-1 A variety with smaller nuts but high shelling efficiency (28%). Its yield potential of 7.2 kg/tree makes it a favored option in several cashew-producing regions in South Africa.

4. VRI-3 Known for its high yield potential of 10 kg/tree, the VRI-3 variety produces medium-sized nuts and boasts an impressive shelling percentage of 29.1%, making it another attractive export variety.
Bhuvaneshwar This variety has a cluster-bearing habit, with up to 12 fruits per bunch. It is highly prized for its medium-sized nuts and robust flowering period from January to March.

5. Balabhadra Offering bold nuts with a high nut weight (7.4g), Balabhadra has a high shelling percentage (30%), making it a choice for high-quality exports.

6. Jhargram-1 With a compact canopy and good fruit yield (6 per bunch), this variety yields around 8.5 kg/tree and features small-sized nuts with a solid shelling percentage of 30%.

7. Jhargram-2 Known for its larger nut size (9.2g) and shelling percentage of 32%, Jhargram-2 is favored for premium nut quality.

8. Vengurla-1 A productive variety, Vengurla-1 yields up to 19 kg/tree with a nut weight of 6.2g and a shelling percentage of 31%, making it one of the more productive varieties exported from South Africa.

9. Vengurla-8 This hybrid variety is a high-yielding option, with a nut weight of 7.6g and a high yield of up to 20 kg/tree. It's especially valued for its bold nuts and high juice recovery, making it a strong contender in the export market.

10. Balli-2 Developed in Goa, this variety is known for its early flowering and yield potential of 7 kg/tree, making it a sought-after export variety in regions with specific agricultural conditions.

11. Tiswadi-3 Offering larger nuts (9.4g) and a moderate yield of 5.5 kg/tree, Tiswadi-3's shelling percentage of 29.25% further enhances its desirability for export.