- Growing pistachios outdoors or as a container plant?
- How are pistachios sown?
- What soil do pistachios need?
- Which location is preferred?
- How are pistachios harvested?
- Are pistachios hardy?
- How are pistachios propagated?
- tips and tricks
Pistachio trees are relatively easy to plant. As residents of hot regions, they require little care. Since the trees are not hardy, keeping them in a bucket is more suitable. Pistachios can only be grown outdoors in Germany in very mild locations.
Growing pistachios outdoors or as a container plant?
Pistachio trees come from very warm regions, grow up to 25 meters high and are only conditionally hardy. It is therefore better to grow the trees in buckets on the terrace or in the conservatory.
How are pistachios sown?
- Soak fresh pistachios in water
- Fill the pot with cactus soil
- Press the swollen seeds halfway into the soil
- keep soil moistured
- Ensure humidity
Pistachio seeds should be watered several days before sowing. They will then sprout faster.
In order for them to germinate well, the seeds should only be half covered with soil.
What soil do pistachios need?
Pistachio trees are undemanding and grow well on poor soils. They thrive very well in cactus soil. Garden soil mixed with sand is also suitable.
Which location is preferred?
Pistachios like it very warm. When planting outdoors, choose a dry, sunny spot. Place potted plants on a south-facing terrace in summer.
How are pistachios harvested?
Pistachio trees only bear fruit every two years. To harvest pistachios you need a male and a female plant as pistachios are not self-pollinating. Fertilization occurs outdoors via the wind.
The first pistachios grow after three to four years. They are ripe when the hard shell has turned brown. She jumps up and releases the green core.
Are pistachios hardy?
In mild locations, pistachio trees are conditionally hardy, provided the temperatures do not fall below minus ten degrees. Winter protection outdoors is advisable.
Place potted plants indoors at ten degrees over the winter.
How are pistachios propagated?
Propagation is usually by seeds. You can also try cuttings. However, this does not always work.
tips and tricks
Pistachio seeds must be fresh and untreated if they are to germinate. Therefore, get seeds from a specialist nursery or bring them with you from your holiday in Turkey.