Has anyone ever tried to grow an olive tree from a seed? The seeds I get are usually from salads, jars, etc. I was wondering if they are sterile and will not germinate. Whenever I get some seeds I usually push them into the nearest plant pot sitting in the window but have never had any emerge. I have had, however, success with date palm seeds. Jerry moderator's note: added a more descriptive title to topic
Olives in a jar are not straight from a tree, they have been pickled in a brine solution for about a month, sometimes longer depending on the bitterness of the olive being used, before they are edible. I would think that process would affect the seed and prevent it from germinating. I have read that trees coming from seed are ornamental not necessarily fruit bearing.
Thank you Toni. I would imagine a pickled seed would have a tough time germinating. I guess I will hunt for non- pickled seeds. An ornamental tree would be O.K. if it did not get too big. Jerry
Jerry brent Walston of evergreengardenworks.com sells sapling olive. You should know they are not winter-hearty in Chelmsford MA, you wil have to keep it in a pot and bring it in from ocober till May... Brined olive pits are not viable.
Thank you Coppice, Evergreengardenworks.com will have olive plants available in September. An olive bonsai is an interesting prospect. Jerry
I've only had my olive for twelve years. I got it from Brent. This summer I'll need to improve my supplimental light for over wintering. This year has been very upsettling to my children. Just cause I grow em' small doesn't mean you have to too. If you have a level entry door and a sunny cool room they make castors for barrels so the rooms ceiling hight may be the determinor of how big ya' can grow one in Chelmsford.
