OLIVES

Abstract

The finest Spanish table olives come from an area of fifty kilometres around Seville in Andalusia, Southern Spain. The soil here is red, rich in both clay and chalk and this makes an ideal growing medium for olives. The success of the crop also depends upon the weather. The climate during May when the trees are in blossom is crucial. If the wind is too strong or the temperature too cold, the harvest will be small. If the sun and occasional rains are just right, particularly during June to September, then the harvest will be good.

Citation

Gunston, D. (1981), "OLIVES", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 81 No. 1, pp. 20-21. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb058833