Pistachio
SpeciesPistacia vera
Also called the pistachio tree, pistachio tree
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Deciduous tree native to Central Asia producing premium-value green nuts.” — How to Grow Pistachio: Yield 1,380 kg in-shell/ha Guide | WiseYield
“Seeds germinate in about 30 days.” — How to Grow Pistachio: Yield 1,380 kg in-shell/ha Guide | WiseYield
“Pistachio typically reaches its first harvest about 7 years after planting.” — How to Grow Pistachio: Yield 1,380 kg in-shell/ha Guide | WiseYield
“Best soil types: sandy loam, calcareous, deep well-drained pH range: 7 - 8 (optimal: 7.5)” — How to Grow Pistachio: Yield 1,380 kg in-shell/ha Guide | WiseYield
“600 cm apart, 700 cm rows” — How to Grow Pistachio: Yield 1,380 kg in-shell/ha Guide | WiseYield
“green nuts” — How to Grow Pistachio: Yield 1,380 kg in-shell/ha Guide | WiseYield
“Common Pests … navel orangeworm, pistachio psyllid, stink bugs” — How to Grow Pistachio: Yield 1,380 kg in-shell/ha Guide | WiseYield
“Common Diseases … alternaria, botryosphaeria panicle blight, verticillium wilt” — How to Grow Pistachio: Yield 1,380 kg in-shell/ha Guide | WiseYield
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1 cultivar
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Pistachio
- Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian