Greenthumb18
Deeply Rooted
So far on my property in NC, I have planted a few fig trees, cherry trees, peach and nectarine. I've been thinking of something I've always wanted to grow but couldn't due to the climate here in NY. Olive trees, that would be very nice to have a few olive trees growing around the orchard but, Is this a good climate for them to survive in.
I have been researching for awhile on this and found one variety called "Arbequina" that is the hardiest olive variety available that can take the most cold. I've even called a few olive groves in California, Texas, and Georgia. I didn't even know they grew olives down in Georgia, that's amazing. One guy I spoke to suggested to either bury the tree like you would a fig tree for the winter or you could cover it with a protective cloth from any freeze. They may or may not thrive in this climate.
I'm really determined to try planting a few trees, that would be a dream come true for me to be able to get them to thrive. My property has a slope to it with one side being higher up, I bet higher ground would be good for olive trees to keep that frost away.
Today I called The County Extension Office to see what they knew about growing olives and the lady said she would research this and get back to me via e-mail. Well I got her e-mail and couldn't believe what she wrote. Here's what she wrote,
"In response to your call to the Master Gardner office this afternoon, information regarding olive trees in North Carolina can be found by going to www.ehow.com.
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Master Gardener Volunteer"
I mean I expected her to give me information on olives not just send me a search link. I could of did the same thing on ehow.com. She's a Master Gardener too, you would think she knew a thing or two about olives instead of suggesting me to research it on ehow.
This was my first time calling an Extension Office, is this how they are usually? Not wanting to give good assistance.
Oh well, they weren't of much help, I'll keep researching on my own, there has to be a way to grow olives in this State. Think about how that would help improve Agriculture in this state with a new crop being farmed.
Any suggestions would be appreciated greatly!!
I have been researching for awhile on this and found one variety called "Arbequina" that is the hardiest olive variety available that can take the most cold. I've even called a few olive groves in California, Texas, and Georgia. I didn't even know they grew olives down in Georgia, that's amazing. One guy I spoke to suggested to either bury the tree like you would a fig tree for the winter or you could cover it with a protective cloth from any freeze. They may or may not thrive in this climate.
I'm really determined to try planting a few trees, that would be a dream come true for me to be able to get them to thrive. My property has a slope to it with one side being higher up, I bet higher ground would be good for olive trees to keep that frost away.
Today I called The County Extension Office to see what they knew about growing olives and the lady said she would research this and get back to me via e-mail. Well I got her e-mail and couldn't believe what she wrote. Here's what she wrote,
"In response to your call to the Master Gardner office this afternoon, information regarding olive trees in North Carolina can be found by going to www.ehow.com.
--
Master Gardener Volunteer"
I mean I expected her to give me information on olives not just send me a search link. I could of did the same thing on ehow.com. She's a Master Gardener too, you would think she knew a thing or two about olives instead of suggesting me to research it on ehow.
This was my first time calling an Extension Office, is this how they are usually? Not wanting to give good assistance.
Oh well, they weren't of much help, I'll keep researching on my own, there has to be a way to grow olives in this State. Think about how that would help improve Agriculture in this state with a new crop being farmed.
Any suggestions would be appreciated greatly!!
