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olive Magazine is a UK-based food and lifestyle publication that offers triple-tested recipes, restaurant reviews, travel guides and more. Whether you are looking for seasonal inspiration, healthy meals, cocktails, or gifts, you can find it here.
The olive, botanical name Olea europaea, meaning 'European olive', is a species of small tree or shrub in the family Oleaceae, found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin. When in shrub form, it is known as Olea europaea 'Montra ', dwarf olive, or little olive.
- Where to Grow Olive Trees
- How to Plant Olive Trees
- Olive Trees in Pots
- Olive Tree Care
- Harvesting and Storing Olives
- Olive Trees: Problem Solving
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Olives are Mediterranean plants so thrive in conditions closest to the hot, dry climate of their native habitat. Choose the sunniest and most sheltered spot available – a south-facing spot with a brick wall behind it will work well.
If you’re growing your olive tree in a border, dig a hole and add mycorrhizal fungito help the tree establish quickly. If you have heavy soil then add plenty of grit to aid drainage. If growing in a container or raised bed, prepare a soil-based mix of compost and grit, with added some organic matter. Most olive trees are supplied pot-grown, so they...
Olive trees lend themselves well to growing in pots as they do best in free-draining soils and can benefit from being moved to a porch or other sheltered spot for winter. Terracotta pots are more breathable than plastic pots and therefore create drier soil conditions, they can also look stylish and work perfectly for a Mediterranean-style patio dis...
Olive trees are fairly drought tolerant, but if they're growing in pots they need to be kept well watered. Dry spells during early spring can affect flowering and fruiting, so if you want to grow a crop of olives be particularly watchful. Potted plants also need feeding regularly with a liquid feed every two weeks during the growing season. In seve...
A new tree will take around four years to bear fruit, and if conditions are not warm and sunny enough, it may not do so at all. However if yours does, it's best to harvest the olives in late autumn. If you've ever eaten an olive straight from the tree you will understand why they need to be cured – they are extremely bitter to taste. To make them p...
Olives can be affected by extremely cold weather, below -10°C. This can cause damage to the foliage and bark. However, plants should recover, although they might suffer in terms of fruit production the following season. Extreme wet can cause leaves to drop and may weaken the tree. This can allow other diseases, such as verticillium wilt or phytopth...
Olive trees can be propagated by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in winter.
Learn how to grow olive trees in the UK, from choosing the right cultivar to harvesting and curing your own olives. Find out about soil, water, pruning, pests and diseases, and more.
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Olive is a British contemporary lifestyle brand that offers stylish and quality clothing for women. Browse their collection of dresses, tops, skirts, pants and more in various colours and sizes.
Learn how to grow olives in the ground or in pots, and how to harvest and prepare them for eating. Find out about planting, pruning, watering, fertilising and curing olives.
Feb 13, 2023 · Olives contain 115–145 calories per 3.5 ounces (100 grams), or about 59 calories for 10 olives. The nutrition facts for 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of ripe, canned olives are ( 3 ): Calories: 116 ...
