Kakheti to Grow Pistachio Nuts

Iormuganlo village in Kkaheti region started to cultivate pistachio saplings, reported BPI, an informational-analytical portal, adding that revitalization of the pistachio is very important as its price on the international market exceeds the price of walnuts, hazelnuts and other nuts. Moreover, its market is more stable and the price rarely falls.

Pistachio production could bring considerable economic profits to Georgia – it is the perfect plant for erosion control in drought areas meaning it can help prevent erosion in problematic regions of the country. Moreover, its fruit has great properties for health, pharmaceutical, and homeopathy purposes.