Duarte Nursery is invited those interested in growing olive trees for an informative day on the latest practices in olive production. The day started with presentations from International experts on clean plant issues for olive, rootstock research, new varieties and the latest advances in growing. Attendees saw first hand how Duarte Nursery has the assets in place to deliver high quality olive trees.
President John Duarte provided olive enthusiasts with imperative information on Duarte Nursery’s Clean Plants Program. The presentation explained to growers how Duarte Nursery produces healthy, disease free plant material to growers and helps them establish more productive, healthier and longer lived olive orchards.
Guest speaker Joan Tous from IRTA discussed existing clonal varieties, new varieties in development and observations at IRTA, rootstock program at IRTA – goals, observations and availability of materials, the potential of moderate density plantings, and fruit harvesting technologies – mechanical versus abscission agents.
Also on hand was Duarte Nursery’s well informed field horticulturalists to assist customers with the best farming practices possible to help the clean plants thrive on their farm.
Lunch was catered by Appetez Cafe
