![]() (These oils from the shells are used in other production environments, too.) It’s an interesting tidbit because while nut allergies are still rare, but the shells are considered so allergenic, even poisonous, that they are removed before being packaged for sale. You rarely see cashews in their shells because the oils on them are known to cause severe irritation, similar to contact dermatitis and poison ivy. 3.96 metric tons of cashews were produced worldwide in 2019. It can take up to three years before a cashew tree starts producing nuts, but up to eight years it produces enough cashews to be sold. Either way, it’s important to wear protective clothing because the oils from the shells can be very damaging. They are harvested directly from the tree or picked up from the ground after they’ve fallen. When are Cashews harvested?Ĭashews are harvested at the start of the tropical winter season, which is about two months after the fruit has set. The cashew nut itself is actually a secondary fruit, growing on the end of what is the flower, or cashew apple, which is also edible. How are Cashews grown?Ĭashews are a fruit of the Cashew trees, which are large wide trees, often growing over 45ft. They form in “pods” of a couple dozen or so, and only a native rodent and humans (with help from tools) can open the outer shell of the pod that houses the nuts.Ĭashews are native to Brazil, but were brought back to India by the European Conquistadores in the 1500s, and are now also grown in Africa, Vietnam, and other south Asian countries. Did You Know?īrazil Nuts are actually considered seeds. Production statisticsĪ single Brazil Nut Tree can make 3,600 – 7,200 nuts per season. When are Brazil Nuts harvested?īrazil Nuts are harvested generally from December to March, which is technically the fall season south of the equator. The trees produce large, heavy pods that have an outer shell, and inside are the Brazil nuts. How are Brazil Nuts grown?īrazil nuts grow wild in the Amazon on trees, but these can take up to 20 years before they mature enough to begin producing the nuts. There are some Brazil Nut growers here in the United States, as well. Since the Amazon doesn’t know boundaries, they are also common in other South American countries, including Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, Venezuela, and Bolivia. They’re considered nuts by cooks, but to farmers and growers, they’re known as fruits.īrazil nuts, obviously, come from Brazil, where they grow wild in the temperate climate of the Amazon Rainforest. Did you Know?Īlmonds are not classed as nuts and are instead stone fruits. Production statisticsĪbout 80% of all Almonds consumed worldwide are grown in California. They are harvested by first shaking them out of the trees to then be collected from the ground, either by hand or by a machine called a sweeper, that collects and then sifts out other debris to leave just the almonds. When are Almonds harvested?Īlmonds are harvested in the late summer, early fall, typically August and September. The trees often have soft white or pinkish flowers, too. Like many nuts, almonds grow on smallish trees, about a foot wide in the trunk and up to about 12 feet. Only cashews and macadamias come from other countries.Īlmonds are grown in a number of different regions with warmer, Mediterranean-like climates, such as Spain, Morocco, Iran and a few other southwest Asian countries, but most of the almonds we consume are grown primarily in California. ![]() ![]() ![]() At (and Argires Snacks), most of our nuts are grown in the United States. Because climates are different depending on the country, when a specific nut is harvested in each country varies. All nuts from each growing area are harvested one time a year. In similar climates with some countries producing a majority of a specific global crop.
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![]() That list will be disseminated to Florida school districts for "consideration in their selection procedures." ![]() Starting in June 2023, the Department of Education will publish a list of materials removed due to an objection. In March 2022, DeSantis did sign a bill into law that makes it easier for parents or guardians to challenge material in schools and libraries. "The state sets guidelines regarding content, and the local school districts are responsible for enforcing them," Griffin said. "Some of the listed books are specifically mentioned in Florida's Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards." B.E.S.T standards are literacy standards put in place in Florida after DeSantis eliminated Common Core in that state in 2021.Īccording to Griffin, there were no state-level book bans in Florida. "The image is fake - as far as I see it, this is just a completely fictitious list made by people potentially living in an alternate reality," Griffin stated. Ron DeSantis, confirmed the list was fake in an emailed statement sent to Snopes. However, the list above, which includes such classics as, "The Color Purple," "A Wrinkle in Time," and "The Catcher in the Rye," wasn't an authentic list of banned books statewide.īryan Griffin, press secretary for Florida Gov. It's true an effort was underway in some school districts across the country, including some in Florida, to limit children's access to certain materials that some adults consider objectionable. ![]()
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