| Crop Detail Olive (Olea europea L) is one of the oldest plants cultivated by man in the world. The native home of the olive is considered to be Mediterranean, Asia and African countries. The world area under this crop is 10 million hectares from which 853.1 thousand tones oil is produced annually. According to the latest statistically survey, about 98% of olive trees are grown in the Mediterranean countries, Italy and Spain alone accounting for 385 million trees. The commercial and wild olive plantation is found into belts around the world between 30-45 of North and South of equator. Since Pakistan is located in this region. Therefore, olive cultivation can be successfully undertaken in the country, provided relevant inputs, incentives and technologies are made available to the forming community. |
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| Major/Minor | Major |
|---|---|
| Temporary/Permanent | Permanent |
| Category | Agriculture Extension |
| Type | Fruits |
| Climate | Sub Tropical |
| Water Method | Irrigated |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Economic Type | Food Crop |
| Growing Season | Kharif / Rainy / Monsoon Crops |
Managements
Fertilizer
Land Preparation
Sowing Method
Sowing Time
Row - Row Distance
Plant - Plant Distance
Irrigation
Harvesting
Thrashing
Pruning
Cutting
Spraying
Climate
Storage
Marketing
Rouging
Inter Cropping
Seed Soaking
Pests, Weeds, Diseases & Disorders
Sucking Pests
Nutrient
Fungal Diseases
Weeds
Seed Varieties
| Name | Seed Rate |
|---|---|
| ARBIQUONA | 150 plants / acre |
| ESCULANA | 150 plants / acre |
| BARI ZAITOON-1 | 150 plants / acre |
| BARI ZAITOON-2 | 150 plants / acre |
| FRANTOIO | 150 plants / acre |
| KORONEIKI | 150 plants / acre |
| LECEINO | 150 plants / acre |
| PENDOLINO | 150 plants / acre |
| KALAMATA | 150 plants / acre |
| CHATEAU | 150 plants / acre |
| GEMLIK | 150 plants / acre |
| ESCULANA | 150 plants / acre |
| MORAIOLO | 150/acre |