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Koroneiki olive sapling is a variety originating from Greece.
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It is also called Cretan olive.
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50-60% of olive cultivation areas in Greece.
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Since it is a variety prone to stunting, it is preferred for frequent planting in our country.
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The planting distance can be 3.5 x 1.5 and 2 x 4 m.
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Koroneiki olive saplings grow like normal trees, but this tree is called stunted tree because it is suitable for pruning and does not shrivel when pruning.
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The leaves of the Koroneiki olive sapling are medium length and narrow in the form of a spear.
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The tips of the fruits are pointed and oval, and the seeds are small and long.
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The fruits of this olive tree provide excess oil yield when harvested early.
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It is preferred as an efficient olive type with 20% oil content and very high oil quality.
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Its resistance to cold weather is lower than other varieties and it grows better in temperate climates.
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When the climatic conditions are suitable and soil conditions are met, balanced growth is observed in the tree and regular fruit yield is observed within a few years.
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Koroneiki olive variety is also very resistant to branch cancer, delicate olive ring stain and drought.


