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Olive
advanced difficulty · hardiness zones 8–10
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- March–April
- Greenhouse
- Not required
- Compact variant
- Not noted
Production planning estimate
Plan around lb of olives per mature tree per year
A starting estimate is 40 lb of olives per mature tree per year. That means one tree is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
150 sq ft per tree
Starting plan
— trees
Planning note: Needs a Mediterranean-style climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. A marginal choice outside zones 8-10.