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<pre>Do any growers have plantings of Hardy Mammoth olives in full production
this season?

Our 4 yr old trees are producing ( finally and minimally ) but after a check
today on the ripening of all the varieties in the grove we noticed that some
of the Mammoths are shrivelling and soft and this seems to be on both semi
and fully black.

Mammoths have recieved the same watering and fertigation regime as our
Manzanillo ( aka Mission), Corregiola and Picual but are the only variety
exibiting this trait, hence the query directed at other growers with
experience in this variety. I would welcome any and all opinions on possible
cause or varietal peculiarities of the breed.

The season in South Australia has been exceptionally hot and dry, but as
stated b4, all other varieties are looking great and almost ready to
harvest.

Regards,
Helen Morgan
Talinga Grove
www.talinga.com.au
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