WLAC 501 Cashew: Fruit and Tree Characteristics
WLAC 501 is a registered cashew variety. The Philippine Seed Board approved it in 1991. Western Luzon Agricultural Colleges bred it.
Compare it with the others in our cashew variety finder, or see every crop variety we list. For the crop itself, read our guide: Land preparation for fruit trees.
Key facts about WLAC 501 cashew
| Trait | What the record shows |
|---|---|
| Registration | Philippine Seed Board |
| Year approved | 1991 |
| Breeder or owner | Western Luzon Agricultural Colleges |
| Tree height (m) | 3 to 3.5 |
| Plant growth habit | Spreading |
| Growth and vigor | Medium |
| Apple weight (g) | 80 |
| Apple length (cm) | 7 |
| Apple width (cm) | 5.1 |
| Nut weight (g) | 6.8 |
| Kernel weight (g) | 2.56 |
| Kernel edible portion (percent) | 36 percent |
When does it bear, and how much?
A registered tree variety is described from its mother tree, not from trial plots. The mother tree of WLAC 501 was about 3 to 3.5 meters tall when it was registered. A grafted or marcotted tree bears years sooner than one grown from seed, and its yield climbs as the tree grows.
anee.io keeps the records of each block of trees, from fertilizer to harvest, with the growth stages and weather beside them.
Is it resistant to pests and diseases?
No pest or disease ratings are published for this variety. So treat it as untested, and scout every week.
The pests and diseases that hit cashew fields most often: anthracnose, mealybug, powdery mildew, thrips. Our pest finder and disease finder help you name what you see.
What the fruit is like
The edible part is 36 percent of the fruit.
Where and when to plant WLAC 501 cashew
Kasoy stands drought and poor soil, which is why Palawan grows so much of it. Pick a selection by nut weight and shelling recovery, which decide the kernel you sell. A registered tree variety is a selection from one proven mother tree, and only grafted, budded or marcotted plants carry its traits. A seedling grown from its seed can turn out quite different. So buy from a nursery accredited by the Bureau of Plant Industry, and ask which mother tree the scions came from. Before planting, get the field ready with our guide: Pagtatanim ng puno.
Before you buy planting material
- Buy grafted or budded plants from an accredited nursery, with the variety name on the tag.
- Ask your municipal agriculturist or nearby farmers how it did in your area last season.
- Plant a few trees first if the variety is new to your area, before you fill the whole farm.
- Write down the planting day, inputs and harvest, so you can compare varieties on your own ground. anee.io keeps these records for you.
Set the planting day of each lot and anee.io dates every task to harvest, with the weather beside it. Free on the Libre plan.
Start freeCashew varieties like this one
These are the closest matches among the cashew varieties we list. So if seed of this one is hard to find, compare these first.
- R2T3 QP Recto: 1991
- R2T4 QP Mitra: 1991
- Dayap: 1995
- Farinas: 1995
Where can I buy planting material of WLAC 501?
See how WLAC 501 will do on your farm
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