Originates from Seville, Spain, with over 200 varieties grown worldwide. Includes synonyms like Early Manzanillo, Romerillo, and Redondil. "Manzanilla Cacereña" and "Manzanilla de Sevilla" found in high-density orchards
Spilocaea oleaginea causes olive leaf spot worldwide. Disease affects olive trees throughout growing season. Dark spots appear on leaf cuticles in late spring. Spots grow to 0.1-0.5 inches with yellow halos. Disease can cause defoliation and twig death
Olives thrive between 25-40° latitude with mild winters and hot summers. Requires 400-700mm annual rainfall and 40-65% humidity. Needs 2,400-2,700 sunshine hours annually. Thrives in well-drained soils with pH 6.5-8.5
Olive cultivation dates back over 6,000 years, originating in Mediterranean region. Olive tree reaches 8-15 meters height with life expectancy of 500 years. Trees produce white flowers and fruits after about four years. Raw olives contain bitter alkaloid, must undergo curing process
Company owns over 10,000 olive trees in Akhisar, Turkey. Uses "Good Agricultural Practices" certification and environmentally friendly irrigation. Two harvest seasons: Early Harvest (September-October) and regular harvest (October-January)