It’s not that it’s drier; Lisbon has more or less the same rainfall as Montevideo. The main difference is the rain distribution, in the Mediterranean climates it rains mainly during the cold season, while in a sub-tropical climate like yours I believe it rains mainly during the hot season. So during pruning it will probably be damper here.

But has I said before, cooper after pruning serves only to prevent P. savastanoi pv. savastanoi infection (olive knot disease). I believe this parasite isn’t present in Uruguay, I think it only exists in the Mediterranean and California. If you want to be sure check with your local agriculture services.

João

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