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Growing => General Gardening => Topic started by: mdjlucan on April 04, 2021, 13:06

Title: Olive tree
Post by: mdjlucan on April 04, 2021, 13:06

Just planted an olive tree what do I need to feed it with Or fertiliser

Title: Re: Olive tree
Post by: New shoot on April 04, 2021, 17:26

If it in the soil, it doesn’t really need feeding.

If it is in a pot, it will be fine for a few weeks because of the new compost it has to grow into. After that you could feed it to keep it looking good. I tend to use a liquid feed once a week over the growing season that I use for all my container plants, but any general purpose feed will do.

Title: Re: Olive tree
Post by: mrs bouquet on April 05, 2021, 12:09

We bought an olive about 10 years ago, and planted it in a gravel bed.  It is now so huge I have had to have it reduced by half. It was about 25 feet high. I have never fed it or done anything.   Treat it mean - keep it keen.   :lol:  Mrs Bouquet

Title: Re: Olive tree
Post by: Kleftiwallah on April 05, 2021, 16:01

You could try Ouzo or Rhaki (which I prefer).

I'll get me coat!    Cheers,  Tony.