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<pre>Brian,

Thanks for the information re Boron. Unlike Yorke Peninsula (where I grew
up) the soils on the eastern seaboard, at least south of Sydney, are acidic
and we have to use a reasonably large amount of lime to modify the soil
closer to the optimum levels (alkaline) for the growing of olives and
grapes.

It would appear, from observation only, that the Kalamata variety is more
susceptible to deficiencies of Boron than other varieties. At least this is
the case in the south eastern seaboard of New South Wales.

Will report back when we see the effect of applying borax to our Kalamata
olive trees.

Regards,

Phil Bramley
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