Picual

Variety of Olive · Olea europaea

The world's most planted oil variety – robust, with highly stable oil rich in oleic acid and polyphenols.

Also known as: Marteño, Lopereño, Nevadillo Blanco

🇪🇸 Spain 1800

Taste & characteristics

spicybitteraromatic

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Elongated fruit with a pointed tip ('pico') and very high oil content.

Medium vigour, highly adaptable to soils and drought, early and regular bearing.

Very high; oil robust, slightly bitter-pungent, exceptionally durable thanks to polyphenols.

Dominates Jaén province; susceptible to Verticillium wilt.

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