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The Pistachio Tree is the source of the incredibly popular edible Pistachio Nut. Pistacia Vera is native to parts of Asia the Middle East, but is now grown commercially in many parts of the world. The trees are slow growing, typically only reach 20at most in cultivation. This desert plant tolerates drought well, & enjoys hot sunny conditions.
The beautiful spring flower clusters turn to showy clusters of fruit. The hard shelled seeds of the fruit are pistachios, they can be eaten raw or cooked. Add them to salads, in soups stir fries, with fish or poultry dishes, countless deserts, or as an ice cream topping :)
From Wikipedia: The seed, commonly thought of as a nut, is a culinary nut, not a botanical nut. The fruit has a hard, creamish exterior shell. The seed has a mauvish skin and light green flesh, with a distinctive flavor. When the fruit ripens, the shell changes from green to an autumnal yellow/red, and abruptly splits part way open.
So, the nuts naturally open when they are mature, this is when they should be harvested. The plants are dioecious, so both male female plants are needed for pollination. The trees are very showy with beautiful red buds flowers, as well as the many color changing fruit that has lovely shades. Wildlife will enjoy eating the pistachios too if you are kind enough to leave some for them
How to Grow a Pistachio Tree From a Seed
Step 1
Moisten a handful of peat moss until it is dripping. Squeeze the peat moss until most of the water drains from it and it is just slightly moist. You may need to allow it to sit for an hour until it dries a bit.
Step 2
Insert the pistachio seed into the peat moss until it is completely enveloped. Place it in the sandwich bag and then into the refrigerator. Allow it to sit for 45 days.
Step 3
Combine equal parts of perlite and peat moss and moisten it until it is uniformly wet. Scoop it into a nursery pot.
Step 4
Remove the pistachio seed from the refrigerator and push it 1-inch into the planting medium in the pot. Place the pot on a heat mat, and set the heat to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the pot in an area with bright light but not direct sun. Keep the soil moist by spraying it occasionally with water in a plant misting bottle.
Step 5
Transplant the pistachio seedling when it has four sets of leaves. Use the next size larger pot filled with equal parts of potting soil, coarse sand and peat moss. Place it in a lightly shaded area and water it when the top 1 inch of soil is dry.
Step 6
Check the bottom of the nursery pot periodically for any signs of roots. When you see them, transplant the pistachio seedling into a 1-gallon pot, with the same soil mixture.
Step 7
Place the pistachio back in light shade, water it when the top inch of soil is dry and allow it to remain for one year. At that time you may transplant it to the landscape.