This manual provides
detailed information for growers on super high density olive method, production issues, plant nutrition,
economics, pest and weed control, management of olive wastes, the
conversion process, and organic certification and registration.
Using this manual you'll learn about orchard site selection
considerations, irrigation needs, terrain, temperature, soil, damage
from the olive fruit fly, and how these may vary for table fruit versus
fruit for oil production. You'll also learn how to evaluate harvest
methods—an important consideration as harvest costs typically amount to
half the total production cost for olives.
This manual has been developed as a supplement to the Olive
Production Manual, 2nd Edition. Organic growers are advised to
consult both publications as they develop and refine their production
systems.
