
Discover the Riches of the Olive Tree at Menarat Al Haouz.
General Information
Origin: An olive variety mainly cultivated in Morocco.
Spread: Throughout the olive-growing basins of the country
Use: Dual purpose (table olives, olive oil)
Tree
Vigor: High
Form: Upright
Foliage Density: Medium
Leaf
The leaf has an elliptical-lanceolate shape, with medium length and width, as well as a flat longitudinal curvature of the blade.
Fruit
The olives of the Moroccan Picholine variety have an ovoid shape, with an average weight, a pointed apex, and a truncated base, as well as numerous small lenticels.
Sensitivity
The Moroccan Picholine olive tree is susceptible to peacock eye, a disease caused by a fungus that attacks olive trees in conditions of rain, fog, and dew.
Preservation
The olives of the Moroccan Picholine variety can be preserved by brining, drying, or processing into olive oil. Brining, consisting of immersion in salt water, is a common method. Sun drying or using a dehydrator is another option. Finally, these olives can be used to produce olive oil, an excellent preservative.
General Information
Origin: A clonal selection of the Moroccan Picholine.
Spread: Various olive-growing basins of the country
Use: Dual purpose (table olives, olive oil)
Tree
Vigor: Strong
Form: Upright
Foliage Density: Medium
Leaf
The leaf has an elliptical-lanceolate shape, with medium length and width, as well as a flat curvature.
Fruit
The olives of the Menara variety are slightly asymmetrical with an average weight, a rounded apex, and a truncated base, as well as numerous lenticels.
Sensitivity
The Menara olive tree is susceptible to peacock spot, a disease caused by a fungus that attacks olive trees in conditions of rain, fog, and dew.
Preservation
The olives of the Menara variety can be preserved by brining, drying, or processing into olive oil. Brining, consisting of immersion in salt water, is a common method. Sun drying or using a dehydrator is another option. Finally, these olives can be used to produce olive oil, an excellent preservative.
General Information
Origin: A clonal selection of the Moroccan Picholine.
Spread: various olive-growing regions of the country
Use: Dual purpose (table olives, olive oil)
Tree
Vigor: Medium
Form: Spreading
Foliage Density: Medium
Leaf
The leaf has an elliptical-lanceolate shape, with medium length and width, as well as a flat curvature.
Fruit
The olives of the Haouzia variety have an ovoid shape, they are asymmetrical with an average weight, a pointed apex, and a truncated base, as well as numerous and small lenticels.
Sensitivity
The Haouzia olive variety is susceptible to the “peacock eye” or “peacock spot” disease, caused by a fungus that can lead to the tree’s death. It is recommended to regularly monitor the tree for signs of disease or pest infestation, such as the olive fly.
Preservation
The olives of the Haouzia variety can be preserved by brining, drying, or processing into olive oil. Brining, consisting of immersion in salt water, is a common method. Sun drying or using a dehydrator is another option. Finally, these olives can be used to produce olive oil, an excellent preservative.
General Information
Origin: Menara x Arbequina.
Spread: In progress.
Use: Oil.
Tree
Vigor: Medium
Form: Spreading
Foliage Density: Medium
Leaf
The leaf has an elliptical-lanceolate shape, with a short length and narrow width, as well as a hyponastic curvature.
Fruit
The olives of the Dalia variety have an ovoid shape, they are symmetrical with an average weight, a rounded apex, and a rounded base, as well as numerous and large lenticels.
Sensitivity
The Dalia olive variety is susceptible to the “peacock eye” or “peacock spot” disease, caused by a fungus that can lead to the tree’s death. It is recommended to regularly monitor the tree for signs of disease or pest infestation, such as the olive fly.
Preservation
The olives of the Dalia variety can be used to produce olive oil.
General Information
Vigor: Strong
Form: Upright
Foliage Density: Medium
Tree
Vigor: Strong
Form: Upright
Foliage Density: Medium
Leaf
The leaf has an elliptical-lanceolate shape, with a medium length and width, as well as a hyponastic curvature.
Fruit
The olives of the Tassaout variety have an ovoid shape, they are slightly asymmetrical with an average weight, a pointed apex, and a rounded base, as well as numerous and large lenticels.
Sensitivity
The Tassaout olive variety is susceptible to the “peacock eye” or “peacock spot” disease, caused by a fungus that can lead to the tree’s death. It is recommended to regularly monitor the tree for signs of disease or pest infestation, such as the olive fly.
Preservation
The olives of the Tassaout variety can be used to produce olive oil.
General Information
Origin: France.
Spread:
- France: Gard, Bouches-du-Rhône, Var, Hérault, Corsica, Aude, Ardèche, Vaucluse.
- Morocco: Haouz, Saiss.
Use: Dual purpose.
Tree
Vigor: Medium
Form: Spreading
Foliage Density: Medium
Leaf
The leaf has an elliptical shape, with a medium length and width, as well as a flat curvature.
Fruit
The olives of the Picholine Languedoc variety have an elongated shape, they are asymmetrical with an average weight, a pointed apex, and a truncated base, as well as numerous and small lenticels.
Sensitivity
The Picholine de Languedoc is moderately susceptible to peacock spot and the olive fly, very sensitive to thrips, prone to bark disease, and can be affected by olive browning.
Preservation
The olives of the Picholine Languedoc variety can be preserved by brining, drying, or processing into olive oil. Brining, consisting of immersion in salt water, is a common method. Sun drying or using a dehydrator is another option. Finally, these olives can be used to produce olive oil, an excellent preservative.
General Information
Origin: Spain.
Spread:
- Spain: Catalonia, Andalusia.
- Morocco: super-intensive plantations in several basins.
Use: Oil.
Tree
Vigor: Reduced.
Form: Spreading
Foliage Density: Medium
Leaf
The leaf has an elliptical shape, with a reduced length and a medium width, as well as an epinastic curvature.
Fruit
The olives of the Arbequina variety have an ovoid shape, they are symmetrical with an average weight, a rounded apex, and a rounded base, as well as numerous and large lenticels.
Sensitivity
The olive variety called Arbequina is susceptible to diseases such as the olive fly, Verticillium wilt, peacock spot, and tuberculosis.
Preservation
The olives of the Arbequina variety can be used to produce olive oil, an excellent preservative.
General Information
Origin: Spanish.
Spread: In progress.
Use: Oil.
Tree
Vigor: reduced.
Form: upright.
Foliage Density: medium
Leaf
The leaves of the Arbosana olive oil variety are elliptical-lanceolate, short, and narrow.
Fruit
The olives of the Arbosana variety have a spherical shape, with an average weight of 1.43 grams.
Sensitivity
The Arbosana plant has an excellent rooting capacity, making it resistant to drought and diseases such as olive peacock spot, Verticillium wilt, and the olive fly. Although it is less drought-resistant than the Arbequina variety, it can easily recover with autumn rains.
Preservation
The olives of the Arbosana variety can be used to produce olive oil, an excellent preservative.
General Information
Origin: Greece, primarily cultivated in the Peloponnese and Crete.
Name: Koroneiki, named after the town of Korone (or Koroni) in Messenia (Southwest Peloponnese).
Leaves: Dark green.
Yield: High.
Fruit
Size: Very small, weighing about 0.3g to 1.0g and measuring 12-15mm.
Oil content: High.
Olive oil
Flavor
Intense and fruity, with aromas of fresh grass, green apple, and tomato leaf, as well as notes of bark and fig.
Use
Ideal for recipes requiring high cooking temperatures (stew, wood-fired cooking, pan frying), as well as for accompanying salads and cold dishes.