Can olive trees withstand freezing temperatures?
In these days of snow and ice, our thoughts turn to olive trees.
13 January, 2017
Olive Growing
Amurca, a natural weed killer derived from olives
In recent times, the debate over weed killer use has once again taken centre stage. The focus now is on glyphosate, the infamous broad-spectrum herbicide...
26 May, 2016
The fruit of the olive tree
The fruit have now reached a stage known as veraison, during which they change colour, as they start to ripen. The olives start losing some...
01 October, 2015
Table olives, green or black?
“Why are some olive green and others black? Are they different varieties?” The answer may seem obvious to the expert, but is actually one of the...
15 July, 2015
Windfalls?
No olive should be picked from the ground, and likewise, all drupes displaying signs of olive fruit fly attack should be discarded, because the oxidation processes taking place in these fruits would cause the oil to be rancid.
14 November, 2014
Olive tree: from form and nature to symbolism
It would seem that the olive tree is a native of somewhere between the Caucasus, the Iranian plateau, the coasts of Syria and Palestine. From...
11 October, 2014
From Mount Baldo to olive oil: get ready!
Unlike other crop species such as the grapevine, which require great, all year round care, olive trees need little or no attention during the summer and autumn months. In an anonymous book dating back to the early Eighteenth century, the author - presumably a landlord living in the Garda district - describes the work carried out in the countryside.
04 October, 2014
Casaliva, a precious variety typical of the eastern shores of Lake Garda
It is said that Casaliva was chosen by the olive growers of the area because of its abundant yield of top-quality olives, which give rise to a fine, delicate oil that is a perfect condiment for many dishes. Locally, this cultivar is also known as Drizzar (i.e. to straighten out): as the name suggests, it has always been capable of straightening things out when the outlook on the harvest was poor, because its olives ripen more gradually, and later in the season. Today, we are proud to introduce you to Casaliva Turri, an extra virgin Garda DOP olive oil that bears the hallmark of our territory. A variety becomes distinctive of a certain area when it adapts to its climate and soil.
20 May, 2014
The flowers of the olive tree
After the period of dormancy and pruning, the olive trees return to life and start growing again. This is when the new leaves appear, and soon...
03 May, 2014
Which is the best training system?
We have asked Mr Natale Brentegani, teacher at a local agricultural school, for his opinion on this issue. Currently, various training systems are used, but...
08 April, 2014
