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Pistachio

Sown Jan–Feb (planting) · 6–8 years to harvest · 4 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for pistachio.

Its window is Jan–Feb (planting). That opens in January, 4 months from now.

At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Perennial
Sowing Jan–Feb (planting)
Duration 6–8 yr to bear
Spacing 6 × 6 m
Soil pH 7.0–8.0
Water 600–900 mm
Temperature 15–35 °C
Seed rate 270 plants
Yield 1.5–2 t
Watch for Alternaria blight, twig borer

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

From the archive

Growing Pistachio

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