I have bought three orders of olive seed to try to grow. They all were from different vendors. I have soaked them, clipped the shell, planted them in moist soil and covered them with plastic wrap, watered them every other day... and not a one has grown. I have used a seed germinator also. Is there anyone out there can help me!?
Perhaps it's just as well; don't know if it's true but I've read that seed propagated trees revert to the original small-fruited wild variety. Are there no sources for cuttings where you are? That would be a better alternative.
Unfortunately, I live in Western Pa. There are no Olive trees to be found! I have not yet mastered the art of getting clippings to grow either. I have tried Willow trees on several occations. I have been successful getting, cherry, lemon, orange and cashew to grow from seed. I do a little amature bonsai hobby stuff. Any help you can give, I will greatly appriciate! Thanks! Jimmy
I actually went through a similar process several years ago before olive trees became readily available at retail in my area. Back then I was able to track down a cutting from a nursery that dealt with bonsai with the knowledge that olive trees are sometimes used as specimens. Try checking with bonsai dealers.
Pencil sized cuttings (most leaves removed) - bottom heat - covered to provide humidity (supplimental mistings) and patience. Cheers, LPN.
Olive trees need a lot of sun and heat...dry heat. They do not like humidity. I grow them back home in europe...they are native to that region.....very diffcult to get them fruiting heavily outside the mediteranean...they will grow though!
Thank you very much for your help! Do you know of any tricks to get the seed to germinat though? I have not even gotten to that point yet?! Thanks again!
try freezing them for a wk i did this with 3 seeds and have a little tree dont know if it was a fluke but had no succes with any other ways.
