30-90 days








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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.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
65-75F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Olive care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Olea europaea
- Common names
- Olive Tree
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Genus
- Olea
- Species
- O. europaea
Start growing
Hot dry summers, mild winters. Do not overwater.
Growing with your kit
Seeds In A Cup® provides a patient lesson in slow germination for this 'Peace Tree'.
Propagation
Cuttings (clones) or seed (wild rootstock).
Seasonal growth & harvest
Slow growing; fruit ripens in autumn/winter.
Growing conditions
Rocky, dry coastal slopes.
Weather & tolerances
Drought and heat tolerant.
Pests & plant health
Olive fruit fly, Xylella fastidiosa.
Plant safety
Raw fruit is inedibly bitter (oleuropein) and must be cured.
Botanical features
Evergreen tree with silvery leaves. Extremely long-lived (1000+ years).
Varieties
‘Arbequina’, ‘Kalamata’.
Garden & everyday uses
Oil, cured fruit, wood
Native range & distribution
Mediterranean Basin.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Latin ‘oliva’.
History
Symbol of peace and wisdom; central to Mediterranean civilization.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-1a — USD 14.99 · Out of stock
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Good questions grow here
A little more clarity.
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.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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