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- Pistachio Seed - Once the fruit of kings
- Pistachios are not nuts, but drupes
- Recognize ripe pistachio seeds
- Eat pistachios raw or roast
- For sowing use only fresh kernels
- Tips & Tricks
Pistachio Seed - Once the fruit of kings
Pistachio seeds are not only delicious, they also contain many valuable ingredients. Despite their high fat content, they are recommended for slimming diets. From fresh, untreated seeds can be pulled new pistachio trees and hold as a container plant or in the field.
Pistachios are not nuts, but drupes
Although they are very similar to nuts, pistachios are drupes. Their taste is reminiscent of almonds. That is why they are also called "green almonds".
On the order of the legendary Queen of Saba pistachios were appointed royal fruit. For the common people, consumption was forbidden for a long time.
Recognize ripe pistachio seeds
The seeds grow up in very hard, beige sheaths. They can only be harvested every two years.
Pistachios are ripe when the hard shell turns and pops up. Underneath is the green nucleus wrapped in a reddish skin. The greener the pistachio is, the better its quality.
Eat pistachios raw or roast
In Germany, pistachios are usually already roasted in the trade. Often they are also salted. Roasting intensifies the aroma. Pistachios are popular as
For sowing use only fresh kernels
If you want to grow your own pistachio nuts from pistachio seeds, you will need to use very fresh seeds. They must not be roasted or stored long.
The seeds are placed in water for several days before planting so they germinate better.
Tips & Tricks
Care should be taken when storing pistachios. Only in a cool, dry place no mold can develop. Dogs should not eat pistachios because they are particularly sensitive to the fungal spores.