Pistachio seeds

nuts called pistachios

The pistachio and which is part of a great variety of nuts is of Syrian origin and today, can be grown in various areas of the world. It is characterized by its sweet and very subtle flavor and is used in the best recipes for the most demanding palates.

If you want to know more about their characteristics and cultivation, I invite you to continue reading this interesting article that deals with the care of this medium-sized shrub.

Pistachio tree characteristics

dried fruits in wooden bowl

The pistachio comes from a tree that is usually between six and 10 meters tall. Its somewhat rough bark it has many branches and belongs to the Anacardiaceae group which occur preferably in hot countries and the tropics.

As for its roots, they are quite deep and are characterized by their leaves, which present a variety of colors. In autumn, in particular, it turns a red-orange hue.

It really is an ornamental enjoyment for many researchers in the area and people who like to witness nature. The pistachio also becomes a delicious food that provides a large amount of nutrients and minerals to the daily intake.

How is this dried fruit grown?

The procedure for growing pistachios can be done in two different ways: acquiring the tree at a local gardening or nursery and planting it yourself in a pot or also germinating the seed. What is important is that you are informed that to reproduce, this fruit needs pollen.

In this sense, you must necessarily get the plant of both genders.

Another aspect that you should keep in mind is that the spring season is the best season to plant the pistachio. Likewise, it occurs in soils with a sandy texture that can be well drained, since its deep roots require it to be able to reproduce optimally.

Pistachio tends to grow in hot, dry climates and it can withstand temperatures of 45 degrees. Do not overwater it so as not to mistreat the plant, and try to place it where the sun hits it well.

Care

If you are going to grow pistachios you should consider the previous studies that they recommend when is the right time to plantThus, how to know when the conditions are optimal, otherwise, there will be no success.

Take care that there is irrigation and that there is soil depth and good drainage, the plant requires it due to its deep roots. The drainage is necessary so that the roots stay in contact with the humidity.

Another very important recommendation if it is a large-scale cultivation is that you must have experience in the plantation and formation of pistachios. You cannot plant many trees without having the proper information.

It is necessary to start an initial planting process of quality in every way. As for the pests that affect this plant, scholars in the field refer to those that most affect or attack pistachio, being these:

Moles and root rodents are very harmful to the fruit.

Some insects also hurt him. There are those that are found in the weeds and these come to produce chaos in the fruit when they are being formed. These insects are previously identified, as well as the treatment to avoid them.

Particularly also the spring insects, since these act when the shell of the pistachio is in a tender state. This insect usually makes the fruit lighter.

You have to watch the "popcorn-moths”When the fruit is kept in warm environments. These gnaw the fruit causing it to lose commercial capital gain.

Properties

small tree planted

We can say that a bag of pistachios allows the mind to generate a lot of creativity and that they contain a high percentage of iron, as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents. They provide fiber and do not have cholesterol, and they have a large amount of healthy fats, among many other properties.

In the kitchen They are used both in sweet recipes and in salty sauce preparations like the pistachio and spinach pesto. Endless utilities that this valuable fruit allows to carry out.

Due to its rich flavor it is used in the preparation of various dishes, in pastry making and is also used as an ingredient in the manufacture of some sausages. This makes this energetic fruit an inspiration for the enjoyment of many meals.


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  1.   Hitalo Huerta said

    Interesting growing pistachios

    1.    Monica Sanchez said

      Hi Hitalo.

      We agree. It is very interesting.

      Greetings and thanks for commenting 🙂