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What is Pistachio, Where Does It Grow?
Pistachio is a product that can be grown in many regions of the world when suitable growing conditions are provided. Pistachio, whose homeland is the Middle East, is produced in our country, especially in Gaziantep; It grows in Siirt, Şanlıurfa, Adıyaman, Kahramanmaraş, Diyarbakır provinces. Pistachio cultivation is carried out in Turkey, India, Iran, Iraq, Mexico, America, China, Greece, Syria in the world. The reason why it is known as “Damascus nut” is because of its Middle Eastern origin.
Pistachios are among the widely consumed snacks in the world. Peanut consumption dates back to 6750 BC. It is known that the fruit of this tree has been consumed since then. Pistachio, which was included in king tables in ancient civilizations, is now available in our homes as an indispensable part of kitchens.
Growing Conditions of Pistachios
Pistachio tree is a nut that grows around Gaziantep, Siirt and Şanlıurfa in our country. The characteristics of the soil in which the tree is planted are very important. Apart from this, irrigation and tree care are also important points to consider for an efficient product. This peanut has a great economic place in our country. The price of pistachios varies according to the harvest situation according to the years. Gaziantep is a region with fertile lands in terms of pistachio cultivation.
Pistachio tree is a durable tree belonging to the gum tree family. It can easily grow in hot and dry climates. It can also be grown easily in areas where the soil is high in salt. It is easier to grow in damp areas. Pistachio tree does not need much watering as it does not like moisture. Trees can grow up to 10 meters tall. Peanuts are in the form of bunches like grapes. These clusters are called bay windows. Pistachios grown in Turkey have higher oil content than other countries. For this reason, it is more delicious than peanuts in other countries in terms of taste. Pistachio tree starts to harvest 10-15 years after planting. Therefore, it is a type of tree that grows in the long term. Pistachio tree, about 50kg every two years. enables the product. A tree that yields one year will not yield the next year. For this reason, the harvest usually takes place every two years.
What Are the Types of Pistachios?
Pistachio differs according to the characteristics of the soil in which it is grown, the size of the pistachio and the oil content in it. There are pistachio varieties such as Tekin, Barak Star, Akıncı, Halabi, Ohadi, Siirt, Iran.
About 12 varieties of pistachios grow on the territory of our country. Peanut varieties; It differs in color, smell, size and flavor. Tekin Pistachio is one of the quality pistachio species grown in Turkey. Barak star pistachio is an early maturing type of pistachio. The inner color of this peanut is dark. Harvest can be done in the first weeks of August in Gaziantep. Aleppo pistachio is a medium ripening pistachio type. Harvest can be done in September in Gaziantep. Ohadi Pistachio is a type of pistachio with a late ripening time. Siirt Pistachio is a tree species known for its ability to be harvested every year. Pistachio prices vary according to the type of product.