Saveh pistachios are more smiling than before
The technical and executive deputy of Jihad Keshavarzi of Saveh city said: the pistachio produced in Saveh city is in a good condition this year and because this product is considered the year, it is expected that a good product will be harvested.
Mahmoud Reza Khalili, recalling the spring frost in Saveh pistachio orchards last year, said: In 1397, more than 3,000 tons of dried pistachios were produced in this city, which reached 2,600 tons in 1398. It was spring.
Referring to the good condition of pistachio orchards this year, he said: It is predicted that a good jump in the yield and production of pistachio crop in Saveh city will occur this year, and due to the more fertile and stout pistachio trees, crop yields and fortunately To be safe from the cold, production is expected to double to last year.
He pointed out that the pistachio produced in Saveh in terms of quality, taste, size and quality is equal to the product of pistachio-growing areas of the country, said: the weather conditions of Saveh city is prone to pistachio cultivation and if the required water is provided, the development of pistachio cultivation There is in this area.
Khalili mentioned the strategic product of Saveh pistachio as an export commodity and added: most of Saveh pistachio product has export advantage and many countries in the Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea as well as some European countries are eager to buy Saveh pistachio.
The official in charge of Saveh Agricultural Jihad, pointing out that 9 pistachio processing units are active in this city, said: Due to the high area under cultivation, Kosar Saveh Agro-industrial Complex is able to process three tons of pistachios per hour and send them to the consumer market. Slowly
He stated that the main pistachio cultivars produced in this city are hazelnut, Koleghoochi, Ahmad Aghaei, Akbari and white pistachio and added: Saveh city is the second in Markazi province in pistachio production after Zarandieh city.
According to Khalili, Saveh pistachio is one of the best pistachios produced in the country due to soil, temperature and water conditions, which is suitable for export due to the absence of aflatocin toxin.