A single pound of pistachios requires nearly two thousand gallons of water
Producing just one pound of pistachios consumes up to 2,000 gallons of water, making these popular nuts one of the most resource-intensive crops on the planet to cultivate in arid climates.
Pistachio trees are among the most water-demanding organisms in agriculture, often requiring between 1,500 and 2,000 gallons of water to produce a single pound of nuts. These trees possess incredibly deep root systems that can reach over 30 feet into the earth, yet they remain highly sensitive to soil salinity and require precise irrigation management.
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