How to grow pistachios?

Pistachios

Do you like pistachios? The truth is that I love them. In fact, I like them so much that I prefer not to buy them ... or not too often. If you are also fascinated, try planting them in your patio or garden.

Do not worry, if you have no idea how to do it we will explain how to plant pistachios step by step.

When to sow it?

Pistachios are fruits that come from the plant Pistacia Vera, which is an evergreen tree native to Asia that reaches a height of 10 meters. To get a specimen and be able to enjoy it in the orchard or even in the garden you can buy the seeds or the plants already grown in spring, since it will be when they have to be sown or planted as the case may be.

Although in this article I will talk about planting, you have to know that the plant has deep roots, so it is highly recommended to put it about 5-6 meters from walls and any other construction so that there are no problems in the future.

How is it sown?

Once you get the seeds from the Pistacia Vera in a nursery (either physical or online), it will be time to follow this step by step:

  1. The first thing to do is fill with growing substrate for seedbeds (you can get it here) a pot of about 10,5cm in diameter.
  2. Afterwards, it is watered conscientiously and a maximum of two seeds are placed in each container as far apart as possible.
  3. Then, they are covered with a thin layer of substrate and it is watered again, this time with a sprayer so that the surface layer of the earth is well moistened.
  4. Next, a label is nailed to the substrate to which we will have previously written down the sowing date and the name of the plant.
  5. Finally, it is placed outside, in full sun and is watered from time to time so that the substrate does not lose moisture.

Thus, will germinate in 2-3 months at most.

Pistachio tree

Image - Plantas.ddinnova.net

Good planting!


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