Olive groves are one of the most established crops in Spain, and we have the largest cultivated area in the world.
It is very important to keep in mind that calculating the nutrient requirements of olive groves depends on several factors and that fertilizer requirements are not effective until the plantation is established and the plant reaches vegetative maturity.
Even if we have all the necessary nutrients, if we have a deficiency in even one, whether a macronutrient or a micronutrient, this will impact crop yield. The boron requirements of olive trees are especially important.
For example, the soil may have a good nutrient content, but a poor organic matter content or pH, which limits the plant's ability to extract nutrients. Fertilizers in the soil must be available in a form that the plant can use without any problems.
It is also important to know the absorption rate of the olive tree throughout the different vegetative stages, and this must be taken into account when applying them to the crop.
The highest nitrogen requirements are during flowering and fruit set.
Potassium requirements are most significant after pit hardening and olive fattening.
Phosphorus requirements do not show such sharp peaks and are more regular throughout the cycle.
