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> Is it really important to get the growth on the trees now? Is it not
proper
> root establishment and overall quality that is important? The growth will
> then follow when the roots are doing well. Just wondering what your
> priorities really are at the moment.
>
> Push the trees too hard and you will undoubtedly suffer pest and/or
disease
> problems unless the nutrient balance happens to be right. Done an
> independent soil test yet?
>
> Regards,
> Gerhard Grasser


I couldn't agree more.

The health of a tree is dependent on the health of its roots. The tree will
only grow if it has a healthy root structure able to feed the foliage and
fruit. Just about all the sick olive trees I come across (and this is quite
a lot!) have problems than can be traced to poor soil drainage leading to
poor root growth and subsequent poor top growth.

Look at your soil. If the soil is right the roots should grow. If the soil
is crook, fix that first.

Regards,

Mike Wilson
Hunter Valley.
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