These crops were brought to India by the Portuguese. The cashew tree is an evergreen tree, and the seed is developed in a kidney-like structure beneath the cashew apple. Cashews are most commonly used in south Asian countries as garnishing on various sweets and dishes. India is the largest producer of cashew in the world. Cashew is also known as a ‘wonder nut’ and is an important cash crop. The cashew tree is valued for not only its nuts but for its supply of timber, firewood, medicines, and fodder. Natural farming is mostly practiced for its cultivation, only 20% of farmers use chemical fertilizers for cultivating cashew.