Category: Fruits

Olive trees are hardy but may require some winter protection for the first few years. In heavy snow or particularly severe winter weather even established trees may be damaged but are easily protected with a wrap of hessian or fleece. When should you cover an olive tree? Young olive trees with a small trunk circumference […]

Olives left on trees after harvest can produce high populations of flies from late fall to early spring. How do you get rid of olive flies? Current research in California suggests that Torula yeast tablets dissolved in water are very effective as bait. Traps are hung in the shade, and flies are attracted to the […]

If the cold sets in gradually and the air is dry, olive trees are hardy down to 10 to 17°F (-8 to -12°C) and have been known to survive temperatures as low as 0 to 4°F (-15 to -18°C). But if moisture and water join the game, all is lost. Will an olive tree come […]

This capacity must correspond to a good month’s irrigation in order to avoid shortages at the critical time. Knowing that an olive tree requires 80 litres of water per day during the dry months, when water requirements are greatest, it is quite simple to calculate the size of the tank. How much water does an […]

Olive trees are evergreen, meaning they won’t lose their leaves in the winter. While they look most at home in a sunny clime – they are from the Mediterranean after all – they can still thrive in slightly colder, rainier environments, like the UK. Do olive trees need to be brought indoors in winter? Never […]

3-4 Year Old (Approx. 3-3.5 Ft) Arbequina Olive Tree. How big is a 2 year old olive tree? Olive Tree Growth Rate by Inches / Centimeters Olive Tree Age Growth Rate per Year 1st year 1 – 2 inches (2.5 – 5 cm) 2nd & 3rd year 2 – 6 inches (5 – 15 cm) […]

Are Olive Trees Poisonous to Dogs? Just like olives, there is absolutely no risk if your dog somehow manages to munch on an olive tree. They are not poisonous in the slightest. The only time that you should probably be concerned about a dog eating an olive tree is if they are eating a lot […]

Most olive trees take about three years to come into maturity and begin to set noticeable amounts of fruit. To increase fruit set, it is recommended that you plant more than one cultivar close together. Olive trees like to be planted in well drained soil in a sunny area of the landscape. Are olives hard […]

Olive trees require a Mediterranean-like climate to survive. They need a long, hot summer and a cool, not frigid, winter. A mature tree can survive temperatures down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit for a limited amount of time; sustained cold below 15 degrees can be fatal. Do olive trees need protection from frost? IN WINTER. Olive […]

Although they grow best in a sunny Mediterranean climate, like that found along the California coast, it’s possible to grow olive trees almost anywhere if you protect them during harsh winters. You can even grow olive trees in containers and bring them indoors before freezing temperatures arrive. Can I grow an olive tree where I […]

Citrus and olive trees are beautiful. Being able to walk outside and pick fresh produce feels like a luxury. Fruit trees are a lovely addition to any landscape, but they also attract rodents. What are rats attracted to? Salty and Sweet — Two of the biggest attractions for rodents are salty and sweet treats, which […]

Olive trees need a subtropical climate and do best with mild winters and long, warm, and dry summers. They are sensitive to hard freezing environments. They will grow in climate zones 10 and 11 (see map below). Some varieties are hardy enough for zone 9 or even 8. How far north can olive trees grow? […]

The Olive Theory is based on Lily and Marshall. Ted describes the theory to Robin in the Pilot episode. Marshall hates olives, but Lily loves them, and in Ted’s opinion, that’s what makes them a great couple; perfect balance. Robin changes her mind about olives by Platonish, which Ted believes is very significant. What is […]

Jarred green olives are an unripe, raw product, and jarred black olives are a half-ripe raw product, but both are processed the same as canned olives — lye cured, and the black olives are oxidized. The difference, however, comes down to how they are preserved. Are olives a raw food? Olives are usually too bitter […]

Organic Isn’t Always Safer When It Comes To Botulism : The Salt An outbreak of botulism linked to organic Italian olives makes it clear that even food that sounds pristine can harbor deadly pathogens. Can you get botulism from green olives? After multivariate analysis, only the risk associated with eating green olives remained significant (RR […]