Why we recommend Signore' (FS-17) for profitable EVOO production
Signore' (FS-17) Patent protected
- Low vigor, quick establishment. Grow oil not wood
- Mechanised pruning after first harvest
- Early to commercial, mechanised harvest. In many instances after 2 winters in the ground
- Self fertile - all trees produce oil. No pollinators needed
- Fruits on 1st and second year wood. Produce consistent volume's of oil EVERY season
- Short maturation period. Autumn harvest to minimise frost and rain risk at harvest
- High oil content per kg of fruit (24% average over 16 years of harvest records from Buckland Park grove)
- High yielding variety (average 2600L per Ha over 16 years of harvest records from Buckland Park grove)
- Award winning quality EVOO - multiple awards from multiple growers as single varietal oil
- Tree genetics allow for fruit to form in clusters on extremities for easy mechanical removal
- Oil has exceptional shelf life (16 + months)
- Recommended spacing is 4m x 2m along the row = 1250 trees per Ha
- Consistent and profitable returns every year
- Long term oil contract available
Other High Density Varieties from Lewis Horticulture
Arbequina
Arbequina I-18
Arbosona
Koreneiki
I-77
Ordering trees from Lewis Horticulture
To ensure your needs and timing can be achieved pre ordering your Olive trees is recommended. Contact Malcolm on 0402 792 925 to discuss your needs.