How to grow Olive Trees – Olive Commercial Cultivation

Growing olive trees commercially first requires suitable climate conditions and the selection of a field with certain characteristics. In a few words, olive trees prefer well drained soils (flat or with gentle slope) and exposure to direct sunlight. They cannot tolerate temperatures below 20 °F (-7 °C) for many days, but a certain amount of cold is necessary for the fruit development. This is the reason why olive trees cannot be grown in tropical climates.

The average olive tree starts to produce olives at the age of 4-5 years and they will continue to eternity. There are findings suggesting that in some cases 1800 years old trees still produce sprouts. The olive tree responds greatly to irrigation and fertilization, while pruning is necessary at least every other year. Provided you take care of your olive trees, you will harvest an average production of 50-200 pounds (22 to 90 kg) per every mature healthy tree. Having a good understanding of Alternate Bearing is essential for cultivating commercially olive trees.

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1.) Olive Tree Information & Uses

2.) Growing Olive Trees

3.) Are Olive Farms profitable?

4.) Olive Tree Alternate Bearing

5.) Olive Tree Propagation & Pollination

6.) Olive Tree Climate – Temperature Requirements

7.) Olive Tree Soil Requirements

8.) Planting Olive Trees

9.) Olive Tree Fertilizer Requirements

10.) Olive Tree Water Requirements

11.) Olive Tree Pruning

12.) Harvesting Olives

13.) Olive Trees Diseases and Pests

14.) Q&As Olive Trees

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