A gritty compost which promotes drainage is the type of compost which an olive tree needs. The woody plant in question prefers a soil whose pH is in the neutral or slightly alkaline ranges. It requires proper infiltration and percolation of water and therefore needs grittiness to prevent waterlogging.
The OLIVE tree
What type of Olive tree would be able to grow in Maine.
answer already on wiki.
What type of Olive tree would be able to grow in Maine.
pine tree. i believe any tree with "needles" instead of leaves is known as a "conifer"
OLIVE f English From the English word for the type of tree, ultimately derived from Latin oliva.
The best way to improve soil for gardening is to use compost. Plants need food and it is better to use compost than fertilizer as long as the compost is aged and the right type for the plant. Test your soil and know what you need.
The type of cultivar of olive you are growing will determine how long it takes for the olive to bear fruit. The Arbequina and Koroneiki cultivars bear fruit after approximately 3 years, while other cultivars often do not bear fruit until they are 5 to 12 years old.
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Vermiform compost is a type of compost that is produced by redworms, white worms or earthworms. These worms consume organic waste and leave behind a rich compost.