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Olive Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEOlea europaea

USD 14.99

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The olive is an ancient Mediterranean tree, silvery-leaved and elegant, that makes a striking potted specimen.

GERMINATION30-90 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

30-90 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

65-75F

Hardiness04

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Olive care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Olea europaea
Common names
Olive Tree
Family
Oleaceae
Genus
Olea
Species
O. europaea
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Start growing

Hot dry summers, mild winters. Do not overwater.

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Growing with your kit

Seeds In A Cup® provides a patient lesson in slow germination for this 'Peace Tree'.

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Propagation

Cuttings (clones) or seed (wild rootstock).

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Slow growing; fruit ripens in autumn/winter.

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Growing conditions

Rocky, dry coastal slopes.

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Weather & tolerances

Drought and heat tolerant.

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Pests & plant health

Olive fruit fly, Xylella fastidiosa.

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Plant safety

Raw fruit is inedibly bitter (oleuropein) and must be cured.

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Botanical features

Evergreen tree with silvery leaves. Extremely long-lived (1000+ years).

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Varieties

‘Arbequina’, ‘Kalamata’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Oil, cured fruit, wood

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Native range & distribution

Mediterranean Basin.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Latin ‘oliva’.

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History

Symbol of peace and wisdom; central to Mediterranean civilization.

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The olive is an ancient Mediterranean tree, silvery-leaved and elegant, that makes a striking potted specimen. How to grow Olive Tree from seed Start here: Olive Tree seeds need a cold, moist rest first. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the humidity lid, and chill the planter in your refrigerator for several weeks before moving it somewhere warm and bright. Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Olive Tree sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Olive Tree at a glance Botanical name: Olea europaea Germination: 30-90 days at 65-75F USDA zones: olive Mature size: Any Zone If grown indoors Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Olive Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit? Do Olive Tree seeds need cold stratification? Yes — Olive Tree seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright. How long do Olive Tree seeds take to germinate? Olive Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-90 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Can I grow Olive Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area? You start Olive Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in olive, or kept in a container in colder regions. What if my seeds don't sprout?
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Do Olive Tree seeds need cold stratification?

Yes — Olive Tree seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.

How long do Olive Tree seeds take to germinate?

Olive Tree seeds typically sprout in 30-90 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

Can I grow Olive Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?

You start Olive Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in olive, or kept in a container in colder regions.

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