Among the hardiest and earliest ripening olives, the Nikita Jubilee Olive has large tasty fruit eaten in the green or black stage. Also used in olive oil production. High yielding. From the Nikita Botanical Garden in Yalta Ukraine. Pollinates with Leccino or Seascape.
ZONE: 8-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Possibly self-fertile, better production with cross-pollination by another variety.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, consistent heat, good drainage with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Late season ripening. Needs regular heat to set fruit. Starts bearing 2-3 years after planting.
CHILL HOURS: 300 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 20’ x 12’
