Why Pistachio Growers Are Taking a Closer Look at Dormex

As mild winters cut into the chill hours pistachios need to break dormancy evenly, growers are increasingly looking at tools to help close that gap. This piece walks through why chill matters for bud break and pollination, what growers and researchers have observed since Dormex was registered for pistachios, and the safety precautions that come with using a restricted-use product like this.