In accordance to the external shape of the pistachio it is divided to four major groups:
Iranian Round Pistachio (Fandoghi)
Size : 28/30 to 30/32
Type Available: Natural Pistachio/ Closed Pistachio/ Mechanically Opened Pistachio/ Roasted and Salted Pistachio/ Roasted Pistachio
FANDOGHI : This cultivar is the most widely available pistachio variety and grows in most pistachio growing areas of Iran. Fandoghi is of round type and has the lowest shape index among the four cultivars. In recent years, around 50% of Iranian production is of the Fandoghi type. The reason is its limited yield, the new orchards are seldom planted with this variety.
Iranian Jumbo Pistachio (Kalleqouchi)
Size : 18/20 - 24/26
Type Available: Natural Pistachio/ Closed Pistachio/ Mechanically Opened Pistachio / Roasted and Salted Pistachio / Roasted Pistachio
KALLEGOUCHI : This nut is famous for being large. It is sensitive to shortage of water and its leaves are complex. This type of nut is vulnerable to cold weather in spring. It can be harvested in mid September.
On the whole Kalleh Ghouchi is not being budded anymore and production is from existing trees. Although commercially quite successful, Kalleh Ghouchi trees showed a steep drop in growth and production as they grew older than 40 years old.
Iranian Long Pistachio (Akbari, Ahmadaghae, Badami)
Size Available: 20/22 - 28/30
Type Available: Natural Pistachio/ Closed Pistachio/ Mechanically Opened Pistachio/ Roasted and Salted Pistachio/ Roasted Pistachio
AKBARI : This type is the highest economic value. Its fruits are large and almond shaped. It can be harvested in late September. This is a newer variety with good yield and with long, large nuts.
AHMAD AGHAEI : This nut is rather large and its fruit is almond shaped. It can be harvested in late September. The newest commercial variety, very popular with the farmers, because of high yield and its shorter time to reach production. It is very popular in some markets like India and Greece. Production of this variety is increasing. It also has the whitest shell hue among the four.
Kernel Pistachio and green skinned pistachio
Packing: Normal packing Jute bag, other packing such as carton by order is available.
REGULAR KERNEL Green Kernel Grade : S,A,B,C,D