How long is the shelf life of pistachios? When do pistachios mature?

For those who like to eat pistachios, you may not know that pistachios are not suitable for long-term storage. After a long time, the oil will be lost and the taste will change. It is best not to put it in the refrigerator or expose it to the sun. So how long is the shelf life of pistachios? When do pistachios mature?

Contents of this article

1. How long is the shelf life of pistachios?

2. When do pistachios mature?

3. Where is the best place to plant pistachio trees?

How long is the shelf life of pistachios

Generally, it is best not to put it in the refrigerator or expose it to sunlight for about 2 to 12 months. Generally speaking, it needs to be placed in a sealed container where it cannot be exposed to sunlight. The sealed container should be lightproof to reduce the secondary reaction of oils. In fact, it is best to put it in the refrigerator to reduce oxidation reaction.

In fact, pistachios are not suitable for long-term storage. If they are not stored properly, they will lose oil and change taste after a long time. That means they have been stored for too long, so it is best not to eat them.

If you want to store the pistachios you bought outside for a long time, such as up to 1 year, they must be vacuumed or filled with nitrogen and then sealed for storage. If they are in a bag, once opened, they should be eaten within 2-3 months and they also need to be sealed during this period.

When do pistachios ripen?

Early-maturing pistachios are mainly produced in Shufu County, Xinjiang. They bloom in late April in Kashgar and mature in mid- to late August. Short-fruit pistachios are mainly produced in Shufu and Shule counties, Xinjiang. They bloom in late April in Kashgar and mature in mid- to late August. Long-fruit pistachios are currently grown most in Kashgar, Xinjiang. They bloom from late April to early May and mature in early September.

Where to plant pistachio trees

Pistachio trees are extremely drought-tolerant, barren-tolerant, heat-resistant and cold-resistant, and can be planted in arid, semi-arid, dry-hot river valleys, semi-deserts and hilly slopes. They can be introduced and cultivated as xerophytic orchard tree species in northern Shaanxi, the Hetao region of Inner Mongolia, Jirim League, Chifeng, Gansu, Ningxia, Hebei, Xichang region of Sichuan and the relatively arid areas bordering Yunnan and Guizhou in central and western China.