Familiarity with the pistachio tree and its fruiting time

Pistachio is one of the most popular and expensive plants and nuts around the world. One of the most important reasons for its high cost is the difficult planting and maintenance conditions. Pistachio trees generally grow in warm and temperate regions and have very little resistance to cold. Pistachio fruiting is done by pollination. For this reason, both male and female trees are needed for pistachio fruiting. Usually one male tree is planted for every 15 or 10 pistachio trees.

Pistachio seeds take 2 years to turn into a seedling and a pistachio seedling takes 5 years to bear fruit. Of course, in the first years, the yield is low. It typically takes 10 to 12 years to reach economic fruition. At this time, the fertilizer must be carefully programmed and estimated to fill the pistachio kernel. Because strengthening and feeding pistachio trees helps to increase their productivity.

What points should be considered before preparing a pistachio fertilizer program?

Every farmer who plants a pistachio tree in his garden should use the needs of this tree and the method chemical fertilizers to strengthen  and  nourish it. Because having an annual fertilizer program for pistachio trees has a direct impact on the faster and more growth of pistachio seeds and the health of the tree and its fruit. But remember that it is better to do this under the supervision of experts. Generally also if you want a calendar and schedule table of  pistachio tree fertilizer for  your garden, You should pay attention to the following  points that must be observed.

Know the suitable soil for planting pistachios

For better penetration of nutrients in the soil, before setting a pistachio fertilizer program, we must know the suitable soil  for planting it. First of all, you should know that  because  the roots of the pistachio tree  grow deep and abundantly, almost light soils without layering are the most suitable texture for it. Also, the best pH for planting pistachio trees is completely neutral soils with a pH of 7 to 7.5. We can say that the best soil for growing pistachio trees is loamy soils.

We have to take good care of the pistachio tree throughout the year

In order for the pistachio to bear fruit and bear fruit in the right season, we have to take good care of it in all seasons. This is why most agricultural experts advise gardeners to have a good fertilizer program for planting pistachios from the very beginning of planting seeds or seedlings. These trees should be watered once a week. The best temperature for growing them is 20 to 45 degrees Celsius.

To understand the needs of garden soil, we should test it at the right time

before  planting and even during the cultivation of pistachio tree seedlings. Testing the garden soil, estimate its shortcomings and needs, and based on that, consider an accurate fertilizer program for pistachio growth. Because the result you get from the laboratory, soil deficiencies are accurately determined, the amount of important elements in the soil, pH, salinity and saturation percentage. The test should be repeated every year at a specific time and when the soil is moist.

In order for soil sampling to be done properly, you must remove it from a designated area of ​​the soil each year. In addition, sampling should be spaced from the time of fertilization to obtain a more accurate response. After receiving the result you can also go to it Horticultural consultants show up with Correct interpretation of the test result, fertilizer recommendations.

Recognize the important elements in the pistachio fertilizer program .

Pistachio tree, like other plants, needs different elements for its growth. Some of these elements are known as macro or nutrient elements and some are known as micronutrients or micro elements. The pistachio tree fertilizer program requires both categories, which must be given a certain amount in each period. The most important nutrients of the pistachio tree are described below:

• Nitrogen
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Sulfur
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Iron
• Zinc
• Manganese
• Copper
• Boron

Recommendation and Fertilizer Program for  Pistachio Tree Garden

All the elements and substances we read about should be included in the pistachio fertilizer program. In addition, the right time for their consumption must be considered. That is why it is recommended that instead of using special fertilizers for pistachios, these materials should  be prepared by the farmer himself and given to the trees at the best time and due to soil shortages the timing of fertilizer application is:

Pistachio fertilizer program for mid-winter

At this time, the tree should be prepared for germination. So this is the best time for pistachio chalk. At this time in pistachio fertilizer planning, poultry manure and fertilizers containing potassium, phosphate, iron, magnesium and humic acid should be included.

Pistachio fertilizer for March and when the buds swell

In this month, the buds start to swell. Therefore, pistachio tree needs more elements. Pistachio fertilizer program should include all elements of phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen.Also  the best option is, High phosphorus fertilizers for pistachio trees. These fertilizers increase photosynthesis in the tree.

Additional information on pistachio fertilization

• *The time of first consumption of nitrogen fertilizer is from the end of March to the end of April.
• *Phosphorus fertilizer consumption time in soil usage  is late autumn or winter when the tree is dormant.
• *Potash fertilizer consumption time in soil usage is  in late autumn or winter  In the dormant stage of the tree and in June to early July in the kernel stage in the form of soloptas dissolved in water
• *Zinc fertilizer in autumn or winter as soil when the tree is dormant and as a foliar spray when buds swell in March
• * Boron fertilizer: as a foliar spray when the buds swell
• *copper fertilizer in the dormant stage of the tree in winter and autumn
• Iron fertilizer in the dormant stage of the tree in winter and autumn
• Manganese fertilizer in the soil in winter in the dormant stage of the tree in autumn and autumn
• Calcium fertilizer In winter and autumn soil in the dormant stage of the tree
• Foliar application of calcium fertilizer when buds swell
• Soil application of zinc fertilizer in autumn and winter during the dormant stage of the tree
• Fertilizer consumption in autumn and winter during the dormant stage of the tree

Pistachio fertilizer program when the buds open or in April

In the fertilizers that we give to the plant in April, we must provide the conditions for more growth of the buds and increase the resistance and prevent them from falling. Therefore, fertilizers containing micro-humic acid elements and fertilizers containing nitrogen are the best option for pistachio trees this month.

Fertilizer required in May or the end of flowering

Pistachio fertilizer program is very important this month. Pistachios need all the macro elements this month. In this level Calcium nitrate fertilizers, Iron-zinc chelate fertilizers are recommended  to supply the pistachio tree.

Additional information on pistachio fertilization in May

• Zinc fertilizer as foliar consumption at the time of growth leaves
• are sprayed when growth is complete .
• Foliar consumption of calcium fertilizer is recommended at this time
• Foliar consumption of manganese fertilizer is recommended at this time
• . Foliar consumption of iron fertilizer is recommended at this time.
• Foliar consumption of copper fertilizer is done at this time.

Pistachio fertilizer program in June, the time of fruit pea

at this stage, fruits grow more. Therefore, pistachio fertilizer program should be adjusted to help them grow more. It is recommended to add fertilizers of three twenty, humic acid, fertilizers containing boron and calcium to the soil at this stage.

Feeding pistachios in July, the time of filling the kernel  

The role of potassium in this stage is very high. Because the plant's  kernel  is full and growing at this stage. So it should be in the pistachio fertilizer program this month, High potash fertilizers play the most important role. It is better that these fertilizers also contain micronutrients.

Pistachio fertilizer program in August and before harvesting

the pistachio tree before harvesting the fruit also needs fertilizing. These fertilizers are applied to the soil to improve the soil and prepare it for the new flowering season. It should also reduce the resistance of fruits to fruits. Therefore, the best option is fertilizers containing humic acid. Fertilizers containing potassium and boron are also recommended.

Fertilization in September, after harvest in

September is the time of harvest. Fertilizers that are added to the soil after harvest , prepare the soil for the cold season and flowering in the new season. Fertilizers containing humic acid and potassium, phosphorus, zinc, copper and boron are the best option for this month. Fertilization is not recommended in autumn. Because it’s the sleeping season of pistachio trees The third time of nitrogen fertilizer is September and should be used when the fruit ripens.