When can I start to harvest olives for olive oil?

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
26/09/2011 18:37

Olives have been dropping from my trees in large quantities over the last few weeks, presumably due to lack of water. I have been told however that we should not harvest them until end of October. Is this correct or can I take some now to be processed?

moxie


Joined: 23/05/2009
Posts: 969

Message Posted:
26/09/2011 19:57

they may be bitter...ask a local ..i always do mine when his beaters come around

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
26/09/2011 21:17

put some plastic sheets under to collect them.



not sure but 25th of oct. is the set date.

slatnumber7


Joined: 25/08/2010
Posts: 299

Message Posted:
26/09/2011 22:48

Hang on for the time being, give them as much water as you can until late October, even olive trees that are irrigated shed olives, don't worry, you will reap the benefits, prop up the branches if they need it.



Good Luck.

Biker



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
27/09/2011 13:24

October 5th is the date given by the government for Kyrenia region.



I have 16 trees in Ozankoy that I am willing to give to someone to pick in return for half the pickings.

Anyone interested please let me know.



Biker