All about Olive Cultivation
For the ornamental value of its unmistakable silver crown and twisted trunk, it has always been highly appreciated in gardens. Beyond its decorative value, the fundamental importance of the olive tree is attributed to the discovery of the benefits provided by the oil obtained from its fruit, which characterizes the so-called Mediterranean diet. Olive oil is rich in healthy components, presented in adequate proportions, which make it easily digestible and delay cellular aging and the formation of cholesterol; it also favors brain development.
In this book you will find information on varieties, cultivation techniques, diseases and parasites, pruning techniques, harvesting and preservation of olives, production, tips for the correct tasting and selection of the oil in case you do not have the possibility to produce it yourself.