Where is the best place to grow pistachios?

Where pistachios are grown

Pistachio is native to Syria, Iran, Iraq, southern Europe and the southwestern part of the former Soviet Union. It prefers sunlight and must grow on sunny mountain slopes at an altitude of 600-1200 meters. The soil needs to be calcareous or loose sandy soil.

The most suitable areas in China for growing pistachio trees are Hotan, Kashgar and Aksu in Xinjiang. Pistachio trees can also be grown in the surrounding desert edge areas. In addition, pistachio trees can also be planted in northern Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Gansu, Shanxi and parts of Hebei on the Loess Plateau. Among them, pistachios produced in Xinjiang, Yunnan, Guizhou and other places have the best quality and are sold far and wide.

Pistachio Planting Conditions

Pistachios have a strong ability to adapt to temperature. They can generally adapt to high temperatures above 73 degrees and temperatures below minus 4 degrees, so pistachios can also grow in winter. Generally speaking, its fruits mature in the hot summer. Generally speaking, as long as the temperature is maintained at around 33 to 42 degrees, it is the best temperature for pistachio growth.

Key points of pistachio planting and management

1. Soil management

Provide fertile soil. Pistachios have a strong adaptability to soil. Generally speaking, pistachios can grow in all soils, and they prefer deep, dry sandy loam. They can also grow in salinized soils.

2. Moisture management

Pay attention to watering the pistachios. Pistachios are generally suitable for growing in areas with an annual rainfall of 200-400 mm. They grow relatively well and bear very plump fruits.

3. Fertilization

In order to enhance the vigor of the pistachio trees we plant and promote the differentiation of flower buds, we can consider applying more organic fertilizers and rationally configuring pollination trees. Because it does not produce fruit by self-pollination, we must ensure that conditions are created for the normal pollination of pistachios, which will help improve the fruit set.