ORGANIC CULTIVATION
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Of Magnesia | Olive Oil Production Volos Magnesia

THE PROMISE

Our olive oil is a Genuine and Unadulterated product extracted mechanically from from Natural and Organic cultivation of trees from our orchards. We use a unique blend of olives which will improve from year to year by introducing more trees which are less susceptible to insect attack and climate change.

NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Our olive oil is a Genuine and Unadulterated product extracted mechanically from Natural and Organic cultivation of trees from our orchards. We use a unique blend of olives which will improve from year to year by introducing more trees which are less susceptible to insect attack and climate change.

The olive tree hosts a very large number of wild plants, flowers and aromatic bushes which should not be destroyed most notably the Cistus plant, Ladania, which contains more than one hundred polyphenols, antioxidants. Aromatic plants such as Oregano, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Wild Lavender and others should be preserved. These help pollination, repel insects and as you all know there is no world without bees.

OLIVE TREES AND VARIETIES, SOIL, AND CLIMATE

Olive trees go back four thousand years.

Since then and for thousands of years to present day has been a primary nutritional source and staple diet in the Mediterranean basin. Many more varieties of trees have been introduced bearing different types of fruit including Koroneiki, Manaki, Ligurian, Arbequina, and Picqual, which we have introduced in recent years. In fact they made an enormous improvement to the quality of our oil and year after year we have achieved an enviable reputation. We feel certain the quality improvement will continue upward as more of our new planted varieties reach maturity. Nutrition as preventive medicine has reached higher levels than ever before that many more people are aware of the health benefits it procures. Climate change has also affected plant and animal life especially in the Mediterranean basin where weather fluctuations have been greater. Olive trees can grow in longitudes of 30° to 40° either side of the Equator and Altitude of up to 3000 ft.

Millions of olive trees were planted in the US, Australia, Argentina and many other countries.
The World Olive Oil Council upgraded its standard ratings. This was the beginning and the end of using a single type of olive for eating and oil. New olive oil varieties include Koroneiki, Manaki, Arbequina, Picqual, Ligurian and many other. Eating olives include Kalamon and Chalkidiki.

Soil and Climate was initially a complex issue as to whether new varieties would adapt to a new environment. Greece has for a long time been recognised as the gifted area of producing Extra Virgin Oil, an admission made by Felipe Beria, and backed by Bertorelli and Napolina the three oil giants. Olive trees need good drainage similar to vines and waterlogged conditions will destroy them. The schist soil formed over millions of years is undoubtedly the most suitable soil rich in organic minerals and natural drainage which favours plants with high Polyphenol and Phytosterol content. A sunny southerly aspect and moderate climate ensures a privileged environment. A dose of genuine horse manure may be helpful when needed. Fertilisers do not comply with Organic growth.

Pruning

Chemical spraying is Anathema to Organic, Biological growing and a reminder of the popular saying “what goes up must come down” Indeed how true; it comes back to the soil and the water supply will never be the same. Pruning is an essential part of nurturing fruit bearing trees always bearing in mind that every variety has different needs and it should be applied from the 3rd–4th year from planting the lower shoots intact so as to encourage the development and shaping of the tree. In full development a tree should not have more than 5 main branches. The main branches have a productive lifespan of 30–35 years. The rigorous growth appears to come to an end and new healthy shoots which were allowed to grow as replacements 3 years ago, however trees bearing small size fruit should be helped to lean outwards to create an umbrella effect. The reasons for this development are 1. to allow air and sunlight to penetrate the interior, 2. to create gaps at the lower part and handles of smaller twigs on the upper sides of the main branches so that the fruit will ripen uniformly.
3. The thinning out takes place in March and April before flowering and care should be taken to create enough space for hands and combs to work comfortably.