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European Olive

European Olive

Product number: 204800
Origin: Mediterranean region
Latin: Olea europaea

The most famous and fascinating tree from the Old World! Its oil and fruits are still renowned. In our country, we grow the plant in a pot, as it tolerates only light frost. The evergreen shrubs have glossy, narrow, dark green leaves with light gray undersides. It flowers after 5-10 years; and it's true: the white flower clusters produce green olives, which ripen to black.

Names:
Latin: Olea europaea
Dutch: Europese Olijf
Also known as: Olijfboom
English: Olive

Sowing method: Year-round. Mix the hard seeds with a handful of river sand and store at 15-20°C for several months, regularly stirring and keeping moist. This is necessary to soften the hard seed coat and make it permeable to water. Then store at ± 5°C, after which the actual germination can start. Once sprouts become visible after a few weeks or months: sow. This method is called "stratification."

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