How to Grow an Olive Tree
Olive trees are normally planted in coastal and Mediterranean areas. Planting an olive tress isn't as hard as you might think. The hardest part will probably be deciding where you want to actually plant the tree. This project won't require many tools either.
Things You'll Need:
- Compost
- Olive Tree Seeds
- Spray Bottle
- Pot
- Place a small amount of compost in a container. You should be able to find compost at a local landscaping company or even a local farm.
- Sprinkle the olive seeds on top of the compost layer and spray them with water until the compost is moist.
- Place the container in a well lit and warm area indoors. Make sure to monitor the compost to make sure it stays moistened. You may have to spray it several times a day. The germination process could take many weeks.
- Move the seeds to a larger pot after they have begun to sprout. Make sure the pot has sandy soil in it before transplanting the seeds. You should be able to find quality soil at your local garden store.
- Place the pot in the same area as the small container. If you place the pot on a bench, make sure it's sturdy enough so the weight of the pot doesn't break the bench.
- Prune the leaves as you need to. Usually the upper leaves need pruned to encourage upward growth.
- Continue to water the soil when it becomes dry and to always keep the tree in a warm and sunny area.