Author: Elvira Bowen

The felled trees were infected with Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterium that slowly chokes trees to death. It has already infected 20 of Italy’s 150 million olive trees, mostly in the region of Puglia, which used to contribute up to 50% of Italy’s total annual olive oil production. Why are olive trees dying? Today, olive trees […]

Kalamata olives vs Black Olives Black olives also come from the Mediterranean area. They were first cultivated over five thousand years ago. Today many countries are involved in their production due to their climate – not only Greece, but also the USA, Australia, etc. Do olive trees only grow in Greece? Olive tree of Vouves, […]

Castelvetrano olives are Italy’s most ubiquitous snack olive. Bright green, they’re often referred to as dolce (sweet), and come from Castelvetrano, Sicily, from the olive variety nocerella del belice. They have a Kermit-green hue, meaty, buttery flesh, and a mild flavor. Where do green olives come from? Because the raw green olives have a naturally […]

Black Greek olives are one of Greece’s most popular table olive varieties. These olives are known for their purple to black hue, soft meaty texture, and tart, tangy, slightly acidic flavor reminiscent of red wine vinegar. Black Greek olives are of the Conservolia variety, which grows mainly in Central and West Greece. Where do black […]

Grown in the sunny hills of Italy, Spain, and Greece, black olives are tender and briny fruits that have become synonymous with Mediterranean cuisine. Frequently preserved in brine to keep their vibrant acidic flavor, these olives are ideal for snacking. What is the origin of black olives? The black olives are native to Mexico, Central […]

Greece has a rich history of olive oil production that dates back thousands of years and has been essential to both diet and the local economy for more than 5000 years. While the earliest surviving olive oil amphorae dates back to 3500BC, the production of olive oil is assumed to have started much earlier. Is […]

Yes, you can eat raw olives, but most people will not want to after the first bite. There may be some people who have built up a tolerance to the bitterness in raw olives, but these people are the ones growing and harvesting them. They need to taste them to make sure they are growing […]

Olives A B 1 Olives—Average retail price per pound and per cup equivalent, 2016 2 Form Average retail price 3 4 Canned1,2 $5.09 How much do olives sell for? TRADITIONAL HIGH DENSITY ORCHARDS Land Cost per Acre $1,000 to more than $50,000 in California Tons per Acre – Mature Trees 1 – 6T Pounds of […]

How to Brine and Cure Your Own Olives Clean and sort olives. Sort through the olives and discard any damaged olives or debris. Add seasonings. Add seasonings of your preference to the olive jars. Make the brine. Ferment. Wait. Store. How do you prepare olives after picking from a tree? Combine 1 part salt to […]

Green olives are for the most part intended to be eaten raw. They are cured not cooked. This is, I believe, why they don’t typically appear on pizzas. Canned black olives are literally cooked, like most anything else in a can. Are green or black olives better on pizza? Best- Black Olives The olives give […]

One olive is nearly equivalent to a shot of hard liquor, which is why you are advised not to drive after you eat. You are advised, however, to either keep them in your freezer as a condiment to a drink or serve on their own on a bed of crushed ice. What happens if you […]

You can use black or green olives to make olive oil. However, green olives are usually prefered as they provide more flavor. What type of olive is olive oil made from? olive oil, oil extracted from the fleshy part of the ripened fruit of the olive tree, Olea europaea. Which olive is healthier black or […]

Prices range from $500 to $1200. The owners of OTG have been involved in agriculture and horticulture for decades. Our commitment to excellence in our field is evident in the quality of our plants. How much is a 60 year old olive tree in California? The 60″ inch size is a mature olive tree and […]

the Mediterranean. Olive trees are native to the Mediterranean, so they thrive in a climate where the summer is long, hot and dry and the winter is cool (they’re quite frost tolerant). Not suited to the tropics, they will grow well in temperate climates and even along coastal areas. Where is the best place for […]

Olive plants (Olea europaea) require certain growing conditions, but they are capable of living for a very long time. In fact, The Science Times reports that olive trees around the world can live as long as 1,500 years, with an average life span of 500 years. How long do olive trees last? Humans have grown […]

Extra virgin olive oil is the highest grade available, followed by virgin olive oil. The word “virgin” indicates that the olives have been pressed to extract the oil; no heat or chemicals have been used during the extraction process, and the oil is pure and unrefined. What is the difference between virgin and extra virgin […]