What are the Characteristics of Olive Saplings? Its shape, which is an olive with a medium-sized fruit and seed, can be described as round cylindrical. Olive trees have been grown by planting olive saplings for centuries, as it is a quality and suitable food in terms of health. The fact that its origin extends to this geography proves how unique this olive is. The development of the olive first begins as a golden yellow fruit. It is fragrant and aromatic. Afterwards, the ripened fruits begin to turn black. It takes its place in your life by being evaluated as black saddle olives consumed on the tables. Starting from golden yellow color, the fruit turns pink. In this state, it has begun to be evaluated as a pink olive. It is a good alternative for those who like to try different flavors. Olive saplings are produced by grafting on wild rootstocks or by using the cutting method. Being suitable for storage offers an important advantage for olive growers. The fact that Turkey's olive production ranks second among the European Union countries shows that it has an important economic value. Starting from the regions where the Mediterranean climate is effective, up to the Black Sea coasts, olive cultivation is carried out intensively at very different points. While some people are interested in this business as a hobby or for themselves, some people are engaged in commercial activities in this field. Olive cultivation is also carried out intensively between Hatay and Mardin. How to Grow Olive Saplings? Environmental factors and climatic conditions are very decisive during the journey that each tree starts as a small sapling. Soil structure and current situation of the region Condition and characteristics of the land Arid or rainy climate The current location and region The effects of the measures taken specific to the region are clearly visible. Temperature is one of the main factors that allow an olive to spread to the environment. It is not very resistant to cold weather. Therefore, it directly affects the development of the sapling and the olive yield of a tree. After reaching 40, olive trees should start to be watered. The ideal olive growing temperature should be between 15 and 20 on average. Because in a place that heats up fast, olives develop prematurely and are faced with both a sudden cooling and great damage. Flowering time is in May and June. After flowering very quickly, it passes into the stage of fruit formation and growth. It is harvested in October and November after it reaches full maturity. Olives are known to be drought resistant. However, every plant also requires a certain amount of annual precipitation. If a larger olive is desired, the water requirement must be met in the summer months. Among the rains filled with snow are the two types of precipitation that olive growers do not want. Too much precipitation will cause the branches to break, and if it is full, the fruits will be damaged. When is the first crop of olive saplings taken? After the olive sapling is planted, it gives its first olives in approximately 4 to 6 years. Although the first crop is not very large, the number of olives grown every year is increasing. As the tree gets stronger, it becomes more productive in the crop. It will reach the most productive period 10-15 years after planting. On average, the productive life of an olive tree is 150 years, and as a tree it can live for thousands of years. Olive Sapling Spraying No matter how resistant the olive sapling is, there is a possibility that environmental factors change and serious diseases may occur due to various reasons. It is very important to spray the seedlings using natural solutions. In this way, serious diseases that can be caused by fungi are prevented.
