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1 Olives for oils

2 High Density Planting Normal tree spacing is 5’ x 12’
Can be planted as close as 3’ within row and 11’ between rows Top the tree at 8-9’ high Sucker below 24” T-post to hold wire Bamboo to hold trees Drip line

3 Land prep only requires a depth of 12”
Water requirement is the highest in the first two years Annual water requirement is 16” – 18” Mechanically prune

4 Site selection You can grow on Class 4 soils
Keep in mind, you must deliver crop to processer within 24 hours.

5 Pounds of nutrients per acre for olives
Year Range of N Potassium

6 Harvest Machine harvest with a grape harvester
Cost is $350 - $400 per acre

7 Production 2nd. year 500 lbs. 3rd. year 2.7 tons 121.5 gallons
4th year 4 tons 180 gallons 5th. + years 5 tons 225 gallons Some Varieties produce 50 gallons/ton The average yield since 2014 has ranged from 147 gallons to 273 gallons

8 Market Prices Since 2014 the market price has ranged from $13 - $19 per gallon. This season the prices are: Extra Virgin = $22 Virgin = $14 - $15 Refined Olive Oil = $2 - $3

9 How do they process Olive Oil
Press Emulsify Chemical extraction What is meant by the term Extra Virgin?


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