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Recommended Olive Varieties for Australian States Based on Growing Zones

Recommended Olive Varieties for Australian States Based on Growing Zones

State Growing Zones Recommended Olive Varieties
Queensland (QLD) Subtropical, Tropical Kalamata: Ideal for warm climates; produces juicy, sweet, torpedo-shaped olives.
Frantoio: Fruity, aromatic oil production; self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination with Arbequina.
Manzanillo: Dual-purpose; pickled or for oil; grows well with Frantoio and Arbequina.
Picual: Medium-sized; early fruiting; best with Arbequina.
Arbequina: Early-fruiting; self-fertile, great for oil or pickling.
New South Wales (NSW) Temperate, Coastal Kalamata: Thrives in coastal climates; ideal for eating or cooking.
Frantoio: Consistently heavy yields; nutty flavour when pickled.
Manzanillo: Best for dual purposes; suitable for cross-pollination with Frantoio and Arbequina.
Picual: Excellent for coastal regions; early season fruit.
Arbequina: Ideal for oil; early-fruiting, can be pickled.
Victoria (VIC) Cool, Temperate Kalamata: Performs well in cooler climates; sweet, black olives.
Frantoio: Produces nutty-flavoured pickled olives; self-fertile.
Manzanillo: Perfect for cooler zones; thrives with Frantoio and Arbequina.
Picual: Medium-sized tree; prefers cooler climates, early fruiting.
Arbequina: Hardy, early-fruiting, dual-purpose.
South Australia (SA) Mediterranean, Arid Kalamata: Best for dry, warm climates; rich in flavour.
Frantoio: Ideal for arid conditions; consistent high yields.
Manzanillo: Versatile; thrives with Frantoio and Arbequina.
Picual: Suited for warm, dry conditions; benefits from cross-pollination.
Arbequina: Perfect for oil; early fruiting, drought-resistant.
Western Australia (WA) Mediterranean, Arid Kalamata: Great for arid, Mediterranean-like climates; self-fertile.
Frantoio: High-yielding; aromatic oil production.
Manzanillo: Adaptable; thrives with Frantoio and Arbequina.
Picual: Early-fruiting; good for dry regions.
Arbequina: Resilient; produces early, excellent for oil or pickling.
Tasmania (TAS) Cool, Temperate Kalamata: Adapts to cooler climates; torpedo-shaped olives.
Frantoio: Consistent producer in cooler zones; nutty pickled olives.
Manzanillo: Suitable for Tasmania; cross-pollinates well with Frantoio and Arbequina.
Picual: Medium-sized tree; performs well in cool climates.
Arbequina: Self-fertile, early-fruiting, dual-purpose.
Northern Territory (NT) Tropical, Arid Kalamata: Requires well-managed irrigation; produces sweet, black olives.
Frantoio: Best for hot, dry conditions; self-fertile with high yields.
Manzanillo: Thrives in tropical regions with cross-pollination.
Picual: Early fruiting; best with Arbequina in tropical climates.
Arbequina: Resilient, early-fruiting, great for tropical regions.

Olive Varieties Descriptions:

  • Kalamata: Produces juicy, sweet olives with a unique torpedo shape, ideal for eating or cooking. Grows up to 8 meters and is self-fertile, though cross-pollination with Frantoio can improve yields.
  • Frantoio: Reaches up to 8 meters, primarily used for fruity, aromatic oil. When pickled, these olives have a nutty flavor. This variety is self-fertile and consistently yields heavily.
  • Manzanillo: A Spanish variety known for its dual-purpose use in oil and pickling. Grows to around 5 meters and benefits from cross-pollination with Frantoio and Arbequina.
  • Picual: A medium-sized tree, originally from Spain, bearing early-season fruit. It grows to about 6 meters and is self-fertile, though cross-pollination with Arbequina can enhance production.
  • Arbequina: This variety is traditionally used for oil but can also be pickled green or black. It grows to about 5 meters, is self-fertile, and fruits early in the season.
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