Geographical Indication Product; Pistachios

Pistachio, which is among the most produced nuts in Turkey, also forms the basis of exports. The most preferred product of the sector, takes its taste and name from the fertile lands of Gaziantep province.

Pistachio can be grown in many parts of the world. The region that grows the most Pistachio in the world is the Middle East. Pistachio, which is indispensable today, is now among the registered products under the Ufresh brand, which is the assurance of freshness and taste.

What is a Geographical Indication Product?

The registration given by the Turkish Trademark and Patent Institution certifies the origin information. This product, which certifies the quality of local products and the region where they are grown, offers assurance to the consumer. Ufresh Pistachio offers you a unique flavor grown in the fertile soil of our country.

How to Grow Pistachios?

Pistachio tree grows mostly in Gaziantep, Siirt and Şanlıurfa regions in Turkey. Pistachio Tree can easily grow in hot and dry climates. Compared to Pistachios grown in other countries, a product with a higher oil content is grown in Turkey. For this reason, Pistachio in Turkey is found to be more delicious in taste than other countries. Therefore, Pistachio is one of the most important dried nuts to which our country exports.

In Which Season Does Pistachio Grow?

Harvest time of Pistachio is a long laborious process. A Pistachio tree starts to harvest 10-15 years after planting. Pistachio Tree, which yields one year, does not yield the next year. For this reason, the harvest of pistachio trees takes place every two years.