The pistachio is a tree or shrub that growers appreciate for its beautiful foliage but also for the flavor of its fruit. This tree belongs to the Anacardiaceae family and measures between  600  and 1500 centimeters in height. When the idea of ​​growing pistachios in pots begins to germinate in the mind, some are afraid to take the step. Let’s find out how to germinate and grow pistachios in pots. 

There are  many fruits that you can grow at home . Pistachios are among the fruit trees that can be grown for their aesthetic appearance or for their delicious nuts. Highly appreciated as a snack, pistachio seeds are rich in  proteins , vitamins, copper, magnesium, calcium, iron and phosphorus. If you love gardening and want to grow pistachios in pots, these are the steps to follow.

How to plant a pistachio seed in a pot?

There are several varieties of pistachio that we can choose according to our tastes. Pistacia vera  is the  species most common fruit tree and offers seeds full of health benefits. Other species such as  Pistacia lentiscus  or  Pistacia chinensis  are especially appreciated for their appearance decorative.

You can perfectly grow a pistachio tree in an apartment. To do this, start by germinating the pistachio seeds. Then follow the  steps below:

Stage 1 

Soak unroasted pistachios in room temperature water for about 48 hours.

2nd step

Place the seeds on a small damp towel or cloth and store in the refrigerator for 6 weeks.

Step 3 

At the end of the 6 weeks, remove the seeds from the refrigerator and let them sit for 4 days at room temperature in a dimly lit area.

Step 4 

After a few days, sow the seeds in a pot with a depth of 15 centimeters.

Step 5 

Use a well-drained substrate and bury the seeds to a depth of 5 centimeters, then place the pot in a sunny location.

It is advisable to sow the seeds in late spring, so that a young shoot can be pulled out of the ground and replanted.

The correct gestures for growing a pistachio tree

Rich in nutrients beneficial to health, nuts  are an excellent source of energy for the body. If you have a garden and you like pistachios, take the opportunity to plant pistachio seeds, grow this bush and have a good harvest. Here is useful information that will allow you to harvest a significant amount of pistachios at  home .

1. To grow optimally, the pistachio tree needs light. Therefore, sowing seeds should be done in a sunny growing medium for the bush to flower.
2. The pistachio is a tree that prefers dry soil. Therefore, the soil must be drained regularly to remove excess water.
3. Watering should also be regular, especially during the growth of seedlings. And for good reason, water favors the production of pistachios at the beginning of the crop.
4. Although some species are resistant to cold, pistachio is one of the shrubs that fears winter frosts.
5. Flowers generally begin to appear in early spring. But the flowering of pistachio remains insignificant.
6. The pistachio tree is probably not the fastest growing tree. For the most impatient, know that this shrub takes time to grow.
7. During the months of January and February, the pistachio should be lightly pruned to preserve branching and remove dead wood.
8. Pistachio can be  victim of an invasion of aphids, spiders or other pests .
9. The pistachio tree is propagated by cuttings or grafting, or even by seed.