Olive Production Manual (Publication / University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources) [Paperback]

Louise Ferguson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 156 pages
• Publisher: Agriculture & Natural Resources; First Edition edition (June 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879906155
• ISBN-13: 978-1879906150
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #622,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive manual on olive growing, January 29, 1999

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This review is from: Olive Production Manual (Publication / University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources) (Paperback)

Louise Ferguson and her colleagues present a unique set of topics on the olive (Olea europaea), its growth and development and downstream processing of the olive fruit for eating and olive oil production. Topics include varieties, nutrition, planning olive groves, water requirements, pruning and training as well as propogating methods and pest management. This text, an international standard for olive production, has been developed from the research activities of the University of California (Davis) USA. The text is well written and illustrated with diagrams, graphs and coloured photographs. The latter dealing with problems that can be experienced in olive growing. A modern commercial olive grove can be established and managed with the information presented. This text is a must for all those dealing with olives especially horticultralists, growers and horticultural students.