"This would give you delicious pistachios in your own backyard, for free. Best of all, it's possible to do this with store-bought pistachios. It may take a few attempts, but the potential of a plentiful pistachio tree from a few nuts is pretty exciting. Only raw, unsalted pistachios will work, as roasting or salting makes germination impossible, and unshelled nuts are ideal, so you don't crack them when de-shelling."
"You can only expect results from this endeavor if you live in the right climate. Pistachio trees need long summers with dry heat, and while they do like some colder temperatures in the winter, they won't survive freezes. In fact, these trees don't like much moisture at all - they're drought-tolerant and ideal for drier regions. They're native to places like parts of Central Asia, Iran, and the Mediterranean region;"
Pistachios are versatile and in high demand, which contributes to their high price. Supply fluctuations often result from the tree's cyclical high- and low-yield years rather than single-product trends. Raw, unsalted, preferably unshelled pistachios can be germinated: soak for 24 hours (change water halfway), then place on a moistened paper towel in a covered container until sprouts appear. Sprouted nuts can be planted in pots to start trees. Mature pistachio trees require long, dry, hot summers, tolerate some winter cold but not freezes, and thrive in drought-prone regions such as parts of Central Asia, Iran, and the Mediterranean.
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