I decided to somehow grow pistachios from seeds, this is what I did

Pistachios are nuts with character. In ancient times, this plant was called the tree of life, and its fruits were used instead of currency. From a botanical point of view, it is not a nut, but a bone, like almonds. Where and how do pistachios grow in the wild? Look for evergreen culture on rocky dry soil in the mountains of Turkey, Italy, Syria, Spain, Uzbekistan and Greece. Is it possible to grow pistachio in our climate? Yeah, and pretty simple!



Pistachio tree unpretentious in care, easily tolerates drought, but does not like excessive watering. Its fruits are rich in phosphorus, copper, manganese, potassium and magnesium. Adding raw pistachios to your diet, you will bring a lot of benefits to your body. For example, stimulate immunity and help the body in the fight against respiratory diseases. And also activate the proper functioning of the eyes, gallbladder, liver and heart. And support the body during strong physical and mental stress.



Nutritional benefits are not the only value of the “golden” nut. Pistachio trees themselves are elegant and sophisticated. You can grow a lush ornamental tree with greenish-burgundy dense leaves directly from the seeds on your windowsill. No special knowledge is required for this. The main thing is to properly germinate and care for the sprout.

Home pistachios bear fruit quite rarely and little, but more than compensates for it with its decorative properties. This is how experts recommend choosing and growing nuts.



Instagram How to choose and sprout pistachio? We used to see only fried and salted nuts on the shelves. They are not suitable for planting, but not every fresh nut can sprout. It's important to know where they came from. Don’t take Iranian or Turkish seeds, they’re hard to germinate. Kyrgyz, Uzbek and Central Asian varieties shoot well. To succeed in this business, order nuts only in specialized agricultural stores.

To germinate pistachio, you need a lot of moisture and heat. In greenhouses, nuts are grown at a temperature of +30 ° C. Make sure you have a warm enough place at home. The kitchen is also suitable for this purpose.



Next, do the following:

1. Soak the seeds for a day, but not longer, otherwise the nuts may rot.
2. When the pistachios are soaked, carefully remove the shell from them, fold it in a glass jar, cover it with a lid and put it warm for three days. Rinse the seeds every day.
3. The root usually appears after three days. When it grows to 1 cm, transplant the nuts one by one into high transparent containers of 500 ml. Put the drain on the bottom and fill with sandy soil.
4. When the sprout grows by 7 cm, transplant it into a container at least 50 cm high, as the root system of pistachios develops rapidly. The container can be made with your own hands from a dense plastic bag. Transplant the seedling into a mixture of earth and sand carefully so as not to damage the root.
   
   
   
   
5. After a month, the pistachio can be transplanted into a large pot. Fill the container with a mixture of sand and mineral fertilizers, dig a deep hole in the center so that the pistachios fit together with the root system. Carefully untangle the rhizome and sprinkle the earth. It is important to act carefully so as not to damage the delicate roots. Immediately after planting the fields, soil and sprinkle mulches. Put the seedling in the warmest place.
   
   
   
   

Proper care of pistachio tree To pistachio took root and delight you for a long time with its evergreen appearance, remember a few conditions. Don't overflow the soil, or the roots will rot. It is necessary to moisten the soil when it is completely dry. Occasionally, you can arrange a shower for the plant, but you should wipe the leaves regularly.

The first year of the pistachio can not be fed. Start your second year with a little fertilizer. Do this from spring to summer every 2 weeks, nourishing the plant with a mixture of potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus. You can use both liquid and dry feeding.



In order for the decorative pistachios to please the luxurious green crown, it should be cut from time to time. First of all, remove the ugly shoot curves. Then the ones that grow deep. Cut the gun to the height you want. So the tree will grow not only up, but also in breadth.

Let the pistachio tree please you with lush greenery and bring warm thoughts about the hot subtropics. Do you like pistachio nuts? Share it in the comments.