How Do You Plant An Olive Tree From A Seed?
Native to the Mediterranean, Asia and Africa, olive trees require a hot growing season to produce olives. In fact, olive trees cannot tolerate temperatures lower than 32 degrees F in order to remain healthy. If you live within USDA hardiness zones 10 and 11, and have the room for a 30-foot tree with an equal spread, you can plant an olive tree in your backyard landscape. Olive trees are self-fertile, so you will only need one olive tree, which will bear fruit within the first three to five years after planting. Fill a 4-inch pot with sterile potting soil. Press three olive seeds 1/4 inch down into the potting soil. Pat the soil down over the seeds to remove air pockets. Moisten the soil with a spray bottle filled with water. Stretch a piece of plastic wrap over the pot, removing it now and then to check the soil for moisture. Keep the soil moist throughout the germination process. Place the pot in an area that receives bright, indirect sunlight. Maintain a constant temperature of at le
