There are two main types (categories) of olives: table olives and oil olives. In this post, I’ll show you their differences so that you know which ones to use for what purposes. If you’re an olive grower or want to become one, this post might be very helpful to you. Key Takeaways: Table Olives Explained…
If you’ve ever tried to eat a raw olive, I’m sure you’ve experienced an extremely bitter taste. Does that bitter taste mean that you can’t eat raw olives? Let’s find out. Key Takeaways: Can You Eat Raw Olives? Are They Toxic? Raw olives are not toxic and thus can be eaten safely without any health…
I hate when the leaves on my trees become brown and curled. Even though it happens rarely because I try to take care of my olive trees as much as possible, I always make sure to cure it as quickly as possible, so there isn’t any effect on the fruit. Here, I’ll show you all…
Even though olive trees are pretty drought-resistant plants, watering olive trees is crucial if you want the best yield and healthy growth. When trees don’t have enough water, they’ll show you some signs of it, and in this post, I’ll show you all the underwatering symptoms and how to fix them. Key Takeaways: Signs That…
Everyone knows someone who’s a big lover of olive oil. And if you do, some olive oil based gift may be a perfect idea when you need to buy them a present. Since I run this blog, I decided to dig deeper and find some fantastic olive oil gift ideas to give as a present…
I have never used all of the olives from my trees to make olive oil. I always leave at least a few kilos for preserving so we can have a nice side dish and salad during the year. In this post, I’ll show you four methods you can use to cure olives so you can…
People often ask specific questions about olives, and they mostly require only short answers. Today, I decided to sum up the most common questions about olives and give you answers to all of them. So, if you are looking for some olive information, your answer might be here. The Most Common Questions About Olives Without…
Each type of olive oil may come in two variants – filtered and unfiltered. As an end consumer, I think it’s important for you to know the difference between the two. In this article, I’ll explore the differences between filtered and unfiltered olive oils and help you decide which one is best for you. Key…
Organic foods have become extremely popular in the past few years. But what’s the situation with olive oil? In this post, I’ll show you the main benefits of organic olive oil and show you if it’s worth spending a few more bucks per bottle and buying organic olive oil instead of non-organic oils. Key Takeaways:…
Mulching olive trees isn’t extremely popular amongst olive growers, yet there are many reasons why you should start mulching olive trees, especially if you live in a hot climate. In this article, I’ll show you everything you should know about mulching olive trees. Key Takeaways: What Is Mulch? Mulch is material that’s spread over the…
