Why are you starting a grove? Is it for business, lifestyle or a combination? What is your plan? i.e. What do you want to achieve?

When establishing an olive grove, one of the most critical decisions you will make is the layout of your trees. The arrangement you choose will influence tree health, productivity, and long-term management efficiency. This guide will walk you through key considerations, including aspect, tree spacing, irrigation, harvesting methods, drainage, pruning, and marking out your olive grove.

Healthy olive groves need the right balance of soil care, water, and pruning. While olives are hardy, they can suffer from pests like black scale or lace bug, and diseases such as anthracnose. With good monitoring and sustainable practices, most issues can be managed before they become serious problems.