Round Iranian 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. It comes in the following sizes 26/28, 28/30 and 30/32 nuts per ounce. Size 32/34 is also available in small quantities.