Agricultural technology for growing Pistachio seeds
The pistachio (Pistacia vera) is a deciduous tree native to warm regions of Asia, Africa and Europe. The plant is known for its edible fruits, which have a sweet and salty taste.
1. Choosing a landing site
Pistachio is a light-loving plant that needs 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. The plant does not tolerate drafts and strong winds.
2. Soil
Pistachio prefers fertile, well-drained soils with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction. Before planting, it is necessary to dig the soil to a depth of 20-30 cm and add organic fertilizers (humus, compost, peat).
3. Landing
Pistachio can be planted as seeds or seedlings.
Sowing seeds: Seeds are sown in open ground in spring, when the soil temperature reaches +10 °C. The seeding depth is 2-3 cm. The seeding rate is 20-30 seeds per 1 m².
Planting seedlings: Seedlings are planted in open ground in spring or autumn. Seedlings are planted at a distance of 4-5 m from each other.
4. Pistachio care
Watering: Pistachio needs regular watering, especially in hot weather. It is necessary to water the plant abundantly, without allowing the soil to dry out.
Feeding: Pistachio needs regular feeding. It is necessary to feed the plant 2-3 times a month during the growing season. Mineral or organic fertilizers are used for fertilizing.
Pruning: Pistachio does not require pruning, but can be done to shape the tree's crown. Pruning is carried out in spring or autumn.
Diseases and pests: Pistachio is relatively resistant to diseases and pests. However, in some cases, the plant may be attacked by the following pests:
- Spider mite: the pest feeds on the sap of leaves, causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Insecticides are used to control the pest.
- Aphids: the pest feeds on the sap of leaves, causing the leaves to become deformed and fall off. Insecticides are used to control the pest.
5. Reproduction
Pistachio is propagated by seeds, cuttings or layering.
Seed propagation: Seed propagation is carried out in the spring.
Cuttings: Cuttings are carried out throughout the growing season.
Layering: Layering can be done in spring or autumn.
Pistachio is used for landscaping parks, gardens and other areas. The plant is also well suited for growing in containers.
1. Choosing a landing site
Pistachio is a light-loving plant that needs 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. The plant does not tolerate drafts and strong winds.
2. Soil
Pistachio prefers fertile, well-drained soils with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction. Before planting, it is necessary to dig the soil to a depth of 20-30 cm and add organic fertilizers (humus, compost, peat).
3. Landing
Pistachio can be planted as seeds or seedlings.
Sowing seeds: Seeds are sown in open ground in spring, when the soil temperature reaches +10 °C. The seeding depth is 2-3 cm. The seeding rate is 20-30 seeds per 1 m².
Planting seedlings: Seedlings are planted in open ground in spring or autumn. Seedlings are planted at a distance of 4-5 m from each other.
4. Pistachio care
Watering: Pistachio needs regular watering, especially in hot weather. It is necessary to water the plant abundantly, without allowing the soil to dry out.
Feeding: Pistachio needs regular feeding. It is necessary to feed the plant 2-3 times a month during the growing season. Mineral or organic fertilizers are used for fertilizing.
Pruning: Pistachio does not require pruning, but can be done to shape the tree's crown. Pruning is carried out in spring or autumn.
Diseases and pests: Pistachio is relatively resistant to diseases and pests. However, in some cases, the plant may be attacked by the following pests:
- Spider mite: the pest feeds on the sap of leaves, causing the leaves to turn yellow and fall off. Insecticides are used to control the pest.
- Aphids: the pest feeds on the sap of leaves, causing the leaves to become deformed and fall off. Insecticides are used to control the pest.
5. Reproduction
Pistachio is propagated by seeds, cuttings or layering.
Seed propagation: Seed propagation is carried out in the spring.
Cuttings: Cuttings are carried out throughout the growing season.
Layering: Layering can be done in spring or autumn.
Pistachio is used for landscaping parks, gardens and other areas. The plant is also well suited for growing in containers.