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The olive tree is an evergreen tree that performs best in hot, dry areas of California; it does not tolerate wet winter soils. It is an attractive ornamental, produces table fruit, and oil. Crop production is irregular under cool coastal conditions.
16 wrz 2024 · The team behind the University of California Agricultural and Natural Resource’s (UCANR) newly published Olive Production Manual for Oil hopes the reference book will help support the state’s growing olive oil sector.
It begins by discussing the best varieties of olive trees for California and the ideal growing conditions, including soil type, sun exposure, and water requirements. Next, it covers the fertilization, pest control, and pruning techniques necessary to maintain healthy olive trees.
Plant new olive trees in the spring after danger of frost has passed or in the fall before winter rains arrive. Give the tree enough room, as it will grow at least 20 to 25 feet tall.
Planting Instructions. Dig the planting hole about the same size as the container. Remove the tree from its container and examine the roots. Untwist or cut any circling roots, but otherwise disturb the root ball as little as possible.
6 maj 2012 · Remove the stones in the field so that when the holes are dug, the ground is ready. The spade won't hit the rocks, and time won't be wasted moving them aside. Keep weeds and plants away so that all the goodness in the earth feeds into the tree. Lay out the ground/field: Plant in squads 6 x 6 square meters.
For the average home gardener who wants a manageable slice of a sun-drenched Italian olive grove, the solution is to plant ‘Little Ollie,’ the smaller sized, mostly fruitless version of the classic olive tree.
