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As a historical early start circa 1700-1800's US the Olive Tree was being cultivated here in the south including Georgia before the interest of Thomas Jefferson.
The olive has always played a key role in the development of commerce in the Mediterranean cultures. Today it is a crop of major economic importance in many countries throughout the world.
The olive tree is grown around the world. Olive trees originated from a dry, subtropical climate but are well-suited to extreme environmental conditions such as drought and high temperatures. Although the olive requires aerated soil, it can adapt itself to a wide range of different soil types and temperatures. The map above shows the climatic range of where the olive tree is grown.
Italy
Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Tunisia, California
In Addition to our original planting of Arbequina (Spain), Picual (Spain) and Tosca (Spain) trees have the following varieties:
Salonenque (France), carrying the name of Salon-de-Provence, is a cultivar of olives grown primarily in Provence. Though it is used for producing oil, and gives a good yield, it is valued primarily as a table olive. It is produced as a so-called cracked olive, which means that the fruit is cracked to speed up the curing process. added 2018
GROSSANE also known as: GROUSSAN Area of France, Resistant to cold, draught and Verticillium Wilt. Planted widely in the Bouches-du-Rhone. This variety is very vigorous with an erect habit and medium density to the canopy. The leaves are lanceolate and of medium length and width. added 2024
PICHOLINE Also known as: COIASSES, COLIASSE, FAUSSE Area of origin: France, medium vigor with a crown of an open shape and upright growth. The fruiting branches are generally pendulant and well spaced. The leaves are ellipsoidal, lanceolate, large, flat surfaced and of a light green color. A rustic variety used for both table fruit and oil that is widespread in France. Picholine is an early producer and adapts easily to varied climates and soils. added 2024
Tanche (Greece), probably the best known French olive cultivar,[1] is grown primarily in the Drôme and Vaucluse regions of southern France. It is often referred to as a perle noire, the "Black Pearl of Provence". The Tanche is said to have been introduced to France by the Greeks of Massilia, around the fourth century BC. added 2018
Italy: Lucca Olive Tree is a high yielding tree, which is used for high amounts of olive oil. has good frost resistance and is probably closely related to the Tuscan Italy Frantoio. The Lucca Olive itself was developed at the University of California, Davis by Professor Hartman. 2018
Coratina: Along with the Leccino and Frantoio varieties, Coratina olives are one of the most popular cultivars in Italy. Originally from the southern Italian region of Puglia, the olives are highly adaptable .Due to this adaptability, Coratina olives have been proven viable cultivars in many places. However, the variety is not commonly grown outside of Italy, in part, due to the non-uniform shape of the olives, which makes harvesting more difficult. Since we hand harvest this is no problem. Coratina trees produce large and rounded olives with an oil yield of up to 25 percent. The oil is generally characterized as robust and bitter and is also touted for its high polyphenols and other antioxidants.
Also from Italy on our farm: Nocellara Del Belice, Itrana, Moraiolo (new additions) 2022 Taggiasca (new addition 2023
Tunisia: The Barouni olive variety is grown almost exclusively in Tunisia, and primarily for table olives. We are fortunate to have access to some trees that were brought to Northern California forty years ago. We know of one other premium olive oil producer that uses Barouni as a major component in its production in the US, but we love it for its exotic overtones and rich pungency. This oil reminds us of the old style olive oil produced in southern Italy half a century ago. Use Barouni to add lustiness. The Barouni’s unique character makes it ideal for vinaigrettes with balsamic vinegar, roasts of lamb and beef, and dressing grilled veggies, especially red peppers, zucchini, and eggplant.
Tunsia: Chemlali new addition 2022
Croatia: Oblica new addition 2022
SALONENQUE
Also known as: PLANT de SALON
Area of origin: France Planted (Spring 2018) Pic 4/2021
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REAL REVIEWS FROM REAL SHOPPERS: "Great Olive Oil: We were at a villa in Italy that has olive trees and the owner served us some recently pressed oil from her trees and it was wonderful with a fresh peppery taste. My first-time tasting Woodpecker Trail Olive Oil reminded of that oil in Italy, hard to believe it comes from South Georgia. I recommend this oil for dipping fresh sourdough or Italian bread in or serving with fresh home-grown North Georgia tomatoes in the summer. "
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