What is Ahmad Aghaei pistachio?
Ahmad Aghaei pistachio is a familiar name in the world of nuts. This pistachio is one of the best types in the dried fruit market which has its own specifications and features. In this short article, we will describe the characteristics of Ahmad Aghaei pistachios.
If you are interested in the taste of dried fruits, you must know that Ahmad Aghaei pistachio is one of those pistachios that once tasted you will never forget. This type of pistachio is actually the tastiest and most delicious type of pistachio among its types which is world famous. It is one of this original and delicious pistachios of Kerman province and Rafsanjan city. It is known as green gold and has a special place among technicians.
Pistachio specifications of Ahmad Aghaei
This pistachio is actually known for its excellent taste, very beautiful shape, and nice appearance. But if we want to hear more features of this type of pistachio we can list them as follows:
- The most delicious type of pistachio
- Suitable for parties, gatherings and holidays
- Extensive domestic and foreign fame and popularity
- Elongated, beautiful and uniform appearance
- Suitable for preparing slices
In fact, it should be said that the most important feature that makes it famous, is its exceptional taste, the appearance of this pistachio compared to its well-known competitors such as Akbari pistachio and Hazelnut pistachio. Ahmad Aghaei pistachio is smaller than Akbari pistachio and Hazelnut type which is bigger and longer. This pistachio is mostly grown in Rafsanjan and Nogh cities and is among the products that are found all over the world.
Appearance characteristics of Ahmad Aghaei pistachio
In addition to the delicious and memorable taste of pistachios, Ahmad Aghaei has different appearance characteristics than other pistachios:
- When it`s ripe, the skin becomes red
- The color of the part on the pistachio kernel is pale red
- The predominant color of the kernel of this pistachio is jade green
- The hard shell color of pistachio is also completely bone white
Features of Akbari pistachio tree
Akbari pistachio has medium growth power and extensive growth habit. The average height of a tree is 3 meters. It has a leaf length of 4.15 mm (medium) and a leaf width of 4.4 mm (low). The size of the apical leaflet is bigger than lateral leaflets. The apical leaf of Akbari pistachio is a broad spear. Akbari pistachio cluster has an approximate weight of 51.6 Grams and the weight of dried Akbari pistachios is 15.4 grams per cluster. Akbari pistachio has large pistachios with weight of 20 ounces.
Pistachios are fruits that play an important role in the nutrition and economy of arid and semi-arid countries. This plant has different species due to its appearance, fruit size is desirable for consumers and Pistacia vera L is one of the species. Most pistachio trees are at an altitude of 900-2000 m from sea level and belong to Anacardiaceae. Pistachio cultivation is done in the latitude of 42-27 degrees north. Pistachios have temperature tolerance of minus 20 degrees Celsius in winter and 45 degrees Celsius in summer. Pistachio has two legs and requires both male and female trees to produce fruit. The most important pistachio cultivars in Iran are as follows which we will explain each.
Ouhadi, Koleghoochi, Akbari, Ahmad Aghaei, Mumtaz, Badami Zarand, Shahpasand, Sefid Pesteh Nogh, Khanjari Damghan and Qazvini.
In Iran, pistachios are found in different regions, especially Ahmad Aghaei, but Kerman province and Rafsanjan city, known as the city of green gold are famous and have a special position in the field of pistachios. Kerman province is the best place for pistachio cultivation due to specific geographic location and altitude and distance from sea level. Due to the mentioned factors, Kerman has a pistachio with delicious taste that is world famous and makes Iran the center of pistachios. In Iran, Ahmad Aghaei and Akbari pistachios are of special importance, which is the reason for paying much attention to these two pistachio cultivars. In fact, it is because of their wonderful taste and very beautiful and majestic appearance that has made Iranians eat Ahmad Aghaei pistachios in all their important celebrations, including Nowruz and religious holidays.
This cultivar has expanded greatly in the last few years due to its relatively large almond-shaped fruits and white bony skin. The most important reason that people buy this is because of its bony white skin.
Ahmad Aghaei cultivar has the highest percentage of smiling pistachios and more than 98% of fruits are smiling. Its leaves is small and about 60% of the leaves are of the three-leaf compound type. The apical leaflet in this type of cultivar is ovoid and larger than lateral leaflets. This cultivar has a medium growth and very strong apical dominance. The fruits in this type of cultivar are almond shaped. Pistachio density in this cultivar is moderate in clusters with about 18 pistachio seeds at the end of the season.
The cluster grows and it is harvestable.
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