Olive trees need both water and oxygen in the soil around the roots for growth and survival. Poorly drained soils will limit oxygen availability and lead to rapid plant decline. …
Managing Phytophthora Root Rot in Olive Trees
Phytophthora root rot has been recorded as a problem in olives throughout the world primarily in situations where prolonged water logging has occurred. Phytophthora problems, however, have been known to …
Factors Affecting Pollination and Fruit Set in Olives
Cross-pollination Although most olive varieties are self-fertile to some extent, research has shown that cross-pollination generally improves the fruit set of most varieties especially when the environment conditions are not …
Fruit Tree Planting Guide for Queensland and Summer Rainfall Areas of Australia
When to plant Unless there is a risk of winter frost damage, the optimal time to plant fruit trees in a summer rainfall climate is in autumn. This takes advantage …
Growing Blueberries in Subtropical Australian Climates
Plant Description The Blueberry plant is a free standing, thornless bush that does not require staking. Depending on variety, the plants grow to around 1 to 2 m tall and …
Organic Pest and Disease Management Tips for the Home Olive Grower
The main pests and diseases affecting olives trees in Australia are: scale insects, lace bug and peacock spot Scale insects There are two types of scale insects that attack olive …
Sunburn Damage in Fruit Trees
Many fruit trees are susceptible to sunburn damage as young, newly planted trees in the field. Sunburn on young trees can seriously affect growth and in some cases, be fatal. …
Protecting Plants From Frost
In general, if you are in a frost prone areas it is best to plant in the Spring once the frosts are finished. This will allow the plants to get …