Pistacia UCB1 - hardy rootstock for pistachios

Price

14 €with VAT

12,50 € without VAT

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Weight:

2 kg

UCB1 is a hybrid rootstock for pistachios, created by crossing Pistacia atlantica and P. integerrima. It is known for its resistance to diseases (such as Verticillium dahliae), salt, cold, and high vitality. Thanks to these characteristics, UCB1 is a popular choice for pistachio cultivation, especially in areas with unfavorable conditions.
More about UCB1:
Origin: UCB1 is a hybrid rootstock developed by Dr. Lee Ashworth of the University of California, Berkeley.
Characteristics:
High resistance: It excels in resistance to diseases, especially Verticillium dahliae, which causes plant wilting, and fungi of the genus Phytophthora.
Salinity tolerance: It tolerates soils with high salt content, which is important in arid regions.
Cold resistance: It tolerates low temperatures and frost well.
High vitality: The rootstock has strong growth and increases the production activity of cultivated pistachio varieties.
Compatibility: It is compatible with most pistachio varieties.
Use: UCB1 is used as a rootstock for grafting pistachio varieties, not as a separately fruiting plant.
Cultivation: UCB1 is usually planted in the spring and grafted 3-4 months later, or planted in the fall and grafted the following spring.
Summary: UCB1 is a high-quality rootstock for pistachio cultivation, combining high resistance to adverse factors with good vitality and compatibility with various varieties. It is an ideal choice for growers who want to minimize risks and maximize yield.