How Do You Plant An Olive Tree From A Pit?
Olive trees (Olea europaea) are indigenous to regions in the Mediterranean, Central Asia, Turkey and Syria. They are subtropical, evergreen trees which are grown both for their ornamental value as well as for their fruit producing abilities. Olive trees can reach approximately 50 feet in height and, once established, can live to be several hundreds of years old. Olive pits must be prepared ahead of time to interrupt their dormancy Pick olives from an olive tree when they are ripe. This is usually between the months of September through November, depending on the variety and where the tree is located. Place the olives into a bowl and mash them with a food masher until they are well pulverized. Separate the olive pits from the pulp. Nick off or snip off a minute portion of the pointed end of each of the olive pits. This helps improve the germination rate. Pour water into a bowl and let it reach room temperature. Place the olive pits into the bowl and let them soak in the water for 24 hou
