Which regions are suitable for planting pistachio trees?

Pistachio is a nut with a very good taste. Its tree is a small deciduous tree, native to the Middle East, and was later introduced to some remote mountainous areas of China. So what kind of growing conditions does pistachio require, what kind of regional environment can satisfy its good growth, and where in our country is it currently suitable to plant? Let us take a look together, hoping to be of some help to those who need to know.

1. Soil adaptability

Overall, its adaptability to soil is still very strong, and it can grow in general soil. But it is best in deep, loose, dry sandy loam soil. It adapts to growing in yellow loam soil and sandy soil. The desert soil of the - region actually seems very suitable for its growth. It can grow in some barren hills and poor mountainous land. But there is one point: pistachio is afraid of saline-alkali soil and cannot grow in waterlogged environments.

2. Water requirements

Pistachio is relatively drought-tolerant. The annual rainfall should not be too much or too little; roughly a moderate level is best for growth. The key is that summer needs the most water, and it cannot be dry or lacking water, as water directly affects yield at this time. General air humidity has little effect on growth, but soil moisture still has a certain effect. Water can be supplemented during summer planting.

3. Light and temperature

Pistachio is a sun-loving fruit tree, not shade-tolerant, and cannot grow in shaded environments. It needs to meet a certain amount of light to grow better. This includes fruiting and development, which both require a certain amount of light. As for temperature, its adaptability is very strong; it can generally withstand high temperatures, and generally suitable temperatures are also very good. Only in some regions of the Soviet Union can pistachio be forced to withstand low temperatures below zero. However, the temperature in the Iran region is the most suitable temperature for pistachio growth.

4. Suitable environment

The northern Shaanxi Plateau has a moderate annual rainfall level and is a semi-humid area, not too wet and not too dry. Generally, the sunshine duration is very long, and the temperature is, after all, suitable; the winter low temperature is around minus 5 degrees, which is a temperature it can completely withstand. The local soil is relatively fertile humus-containing soil, and the growing soil nutrients are very good. Moreover, local vegetation is sparse, and pistachio trees have very good growth adaptability, so there are certain planting advantages.

Pistachio has strong adaptability to soil, temperature, and moisture, and can be planted in semi-arid areas. At present, it is adapted to the Loess Plateau and -, as well as some tropical regions. Perhaps tropical regions have relatively more rainfall, but the impact is not great, and in actual growth, the limitation is not so obvious.