In Dehno village, Rafsanjan, Ali Sharifi was introduced to Kalleh Ghuchi pistachio for the first time.
Jumbo Pistachio is one of Iran’s greatest pistachio types, as well as one of the most commercial and cost-effective. This category includes huge pistachio cultivars as well as round or Fandoghi variations. Because of the pistachio’s big size, it has a high economic worth for export.
Kalleh Ghuchi Pistachio is well-known for its huge kernel and delicious flavor. It resembles Fandoghi (round) pistachios in appearance, but it is often larger and heavier in weight, resulting in a lower amount per kilo.
Both Rafsanjan and Kerman have a large population of Kalleh Ghuchi pistachios. This type is also available in Khorasan province. After Fandoghi, it has the largest farmed land in Iran. Its appeal stems from its high-yielding crops and huge fruits. Kalleh Ghoochi has enormous nuts and a high yield, and it has sparked interest in various nations due to its large nuts and high split percentage. It has a pale green kernel and is likewise circular. When you buy our jumbo pistachios in bulk, you can be sure you’re getting the best Iranian pistachio. That’s our guarantee to you.
| Type | JUMBO IN-SHELL |
|---|---|
| Shape | Rounded, Jumbo |
| Size Range | 18-20, 20-22, 22-24, 24-26, 26-28 |
| Common Size range | 22-24, 24-26 |
| Shelf life, Storage Condition | 24 weeks, Keep in a cool & dry place, away from direct sunlight |
| Harvesting Time | September – October |
| Natural Open Kernel Ratio Avg. (%) | 53-55 |
| Description | Non-GMO |
Jumbo Pistachio
What are Kalleh Ghuchi (Jumbo) Pistachio tree characteristics?
Jumbo is a low-growing tree with a little leaf area, making it easy for the pistachio fruit to be damaged in the sun. Pruning pistachio trees, such as round pistachio, is also tough.
The quantity of pistachios per cluster is usually determined by the size of the pistachio cluster, which means that the larger the Kalleh Ghouchi size, the fewer the pistachios per cluster. Because of the coarse-grained pie crust, each cluster has an average of 18 pistachios. This species has moderate growth potential as well as a spreading growth habit. The crown is 323 cm wide (large width) and the trunk is 11.4 cm in diameter.
The 10th of April is the start of the flowering season. It can be harvested in mid-September when it reaches full flowering state on April 16th and has a flowering duration of 13 days. The flower bud is also spherical.
The alternate bearing severity in Kalleh Ghouchi is medium, but it has a high yield potential. A comparison of the chilling requirements of four major Iranian commercial pistachios shows that Kalleh-Ghuchi collects the least amount of chilling. In general, it takes roughly 600 hours of chilling time. Although Kalleh Ghouchi has excellent commercial qualities, it is the most susceptible to spring frosts due to its early blossoming.
Kalleh Ghoochi causes excessive vegetative growth on mature trees. It tends to grow a lot of long ‘whips’ and ‘hanging’ branches on which a lot of the fruit is borne. Low hanging branches may need to be cut before harvest due to vigorous vegetative growth.
What are Kalleh Ghuchi pistachio (jumbo pistachio) fruit characteristics?
This pistachio kind is the most delectable of all the pistachio varieties. It is fatter than the other form of pistachio, which makes it taste better. The Jumbo Pistachio shell is naturally pale cream in hue. It contains one of the largest kernels, as indicated by its name, and producers classify it as extra-large pistachio. This pistachio (Iranian Jumbo Pistachio | Kalleh Ghuchi Pistachio) resembles California pistachios the most. It is also one of the most popular pistachios in Iran.
- Dry width 12.84 mm
- Dry length 13.20 mm
- Dry weight 1.45 g
The good news is that the fruit does not easily fall to the ground in strong gusts and is barely attached to the tree, and it also grows well in difficult weather conditions.
It has the shape of a hazelnut, the reddish-brown color of red-gray, and the skin of a bony white skin with a significant amount of blackness
Jumbo In-Shell Pistachio Price Over Time
KALLEH GHOUCHI (2020 – 2025)
Why Jumbo Pistachio?
Different species of pistachios are planted and found in Kerman province and the gardens of this province. Kalleh Ghoochi pistachio is more popular among farmers due to its widespread availability and ease of sale and purchase on the market, and as a result, this province’s Kalleh Ghouchi pistachio has a huge area under cultivation. In truth, different pistachio cultivars have varying degrees of resilience to dryness and harsh weather. The Kalle ghouchi pistachio is more delicate and sensitive than other pistachio cultivars, and if it does not receive the proper quantity of water and nutrients, the end product will be of poor quality with a small kernel.
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