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What companion crops are good to grow with olives?

Trudy Hollinshead
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From: Stan Kailis <kailis@ca.com.au>
To: <OliveOil@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 5:30 AM
Subject: Re: [OliveOil] Peacock Spot


Fungal diseases can affect

? Roots - phytophthera, verticillium
? Leaves - peacock spot, sooty mould with scale
? Fruit - anthracnose and sooty mould

Copper sprays have been a good standby. However if organic growing is to
restruct this because of soil problems then precautions must be taken.

? Plant olives in dry areas
? Use resistant varieties
? Prune out and destroy affected parts
? Use alternative sprays that are acceptable eg white oil
? Grow companion crops to attract predators
? Use drippers rather than sprays
? Make sure that branches are not in contact with the ground
? Apply copper sprays more judiciously ensuring only contact wit leaves

Ihope this helps

Stan kailis


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