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<pre>Regarding olives in cold areas - check with Professor Andrea Fabbri at
the University of Parma.I visited some trial sites where he is growing a
number of selections as well as regular varieties.

On another note - the best climate for growing oil olives is one where

¥ chill factor is met
¥ No frost
¥ Rainfall + Irrigation = 800-1000mm rainfall ( winter rain effective
over hot periods)
¥ Plenty of solar radiation
¥ Plenty of heat degree days
¥ No fog/low humidity especially over hot periods

Outside of this growing becomes more marginal = greater effort and cost

- Low Crop Yields
- Higher levels of irrigation
- More chemicals required
etc etc

Stan Kailis
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