The olive tree and olive oil: natural history of the olive tree, cultivation of the olive tree, preparation, adulteration and use of the products

This authentic treaty, fruit of the labours of an expert farmer, is addressed to every professional or amateur olive enthusiast. Originally published in 1900, it was an indispensable work tool for the arborist and its 364 pages, filled with plates and engravings, contain a wealth of information that is still useful and interesting today. Table of contents: Natural history of the olive tree – General characteristics; Varieties of the cultivated olive tree; Cultivation of the olive tree – Regions of cultivation of the olive tree; Suitable soil and exposure; Multiplication of the olive tree; Nurseries and plantations; Annual maintenance care; Fertilization; Production, harvesting and preservation; Causes of olive decline; Preparation, adulterations and uses of products – Olives; Olive oil; Characteristics of olive oil; Adulterations, how to recognize them; Use of olive products.