About Olive Growing Introduction History Prospects Climatic Requirements Soil Requirements Cultivar Choice Orchard Establishment Orchard Management - Nutrition /Fertilising Orchard Management - Irrigation Orchard Management - Weed management Orchard Management - Pruning and Training Orchard Management - Pest and Disease Management Orchard Management - Harvesting and Handling of Fruit

Olive Growing

Orchard Management - Weed management

Weeds compete with the tree for available moisture, nutrients and oxygen in the soil. Weed competition is reduced by regular mowing or by spraying with herbicides. Although numerous herbicides are used on olives overseas, only glyphosate and fluazifop (both post-emergence) are currently registered for use on olives in South Africa.

Chemical weed killers have to be used with care since the long term effects on tree performance and the environment have not been determined.. In an organic farming system a relatively thick mulch layer of high lignin material in the tree row helps suppress weed growth and stimulates beneficial fine root development.

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Field day CD (DVD format) incorporating presentations from the last and also previous field days as well as a number of photos of technical interest on sale.
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Contact The Secretariat at elouise@hortgro.co.za Choosing SA Olive Oil With ConfidenceOver the past few years olive oil has become a key ingredient in every kitchen and vital to the success of every meal.


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SA Olive Award Function 2009