How to grow olives in pots

Olives can be planted, but it is a thermophilic plant. The temperature suitable for plant growth must be at least above 20°C. At this temperature, the olive yield will be better.

The growing period of olives is very long. If they are propagated by grafting, it will take 3-4 years to bloom and bear fruit, and 7-9 years to produce a large number of fruits.

How to grow olives

1. Seed processing

The processing of olive seeds is very troublesome. They are harvested around November and pickled with the ratio of salt to fruit being about 10:1. They are then separated with a hammer and the seeds can be stored in sand.

2. Sowing and seedling raising

Prepare the flower pots and soil before sowing, and apply enough base fertilizer to the soil. The fertilizer should be mainly decomposed farmyard manure. Pay attention to the depth when sowing, and the soil should cover the seeds. After sowing, water enough to help the seeds and soil combine more closely.

3. Pest and disease control

Although olives have good resistance to diseases and pests, it is still necessary to pay attention to disease and pest control after planting, especially for anthracnose and gummosis, which can be controlled by using Bordeaux mixture or mancozeb.