Olive Grove Development

With over 30 000 trees planted we have the expertise to provide you with a viable olive grove, whether your needs are large or small.

The area within the Murrindindi Shire is perfect for producing excellent cold climate extra virgin olive oil as proved by Clearstream's first harvest in 2003 and now with a reputation for quality oil either as a varietal or for blending.

We are totally flexible in assisting you develop your grove including:

• site selection and soil testing
• Layout, design and preparation
• Ripping, mounding, drainage, water storage, irrigation and fertigation
• Olive tree selection, staking and planting
• On going advice, support or total grove management

Olive Variety

Research indicated that the Tuscan varieties of Correggiola, Frantoio and Leccino noted for their vigorous growth and high oil content, would best meet anticipated market requirements. These offer a fruity, aromatic character much sought after by oil processors both in Australia and overseas. For table fruit we have chosen Manzanillo, Picholine and Kalamata.

Frantoio
The most noted olive variety of Tuscany, Italy. The oil is of fruity character, aromatic and of excellent quality. Under the title "Paragon" the Frantoio have well proven themselves in most olive-growing regions of Australia. One of the most highly-acclaimed olive oil varieties of the world.

Correggiola
This tree is a vigorous grower. The fruit ripens late in the season and has a high oil content of excellent quality. Well proven in Australian groves over many years and sought after by oil processors.

Leccino
This olive is cultivated in all the olive growing regions of Italy. It is particularly noted for its tolerance to adverse weather and diseases. Quality and production is similar to Frantoio. Fruit size is medium with high oil content superbly balanced and palatable fresh off the press.

Manzanillo
One of the most widely planted variety in Australian groves. Can be used for both pickling and oil production. Very good flesh-to-pit ratio, fruit yields are consistently high and fruit is easy to pickle and pit. Considered the best dual-purpose variety available

Picholine
This olive variety is the most important French table variety. The average oil yield of this variety is high. The tree is grown in many countries, responds well to irrigation and is adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates.

Kalamata
The Kalamata is perhaps the most famous and well recognised olive variety in the world. Renowned for flavour and the firmness of its flesh when pickled, the Kalamata is a superb eating Olive. The tree is vigorous and semi erect and has large and relatively soft leaves. The fruit is elongated and has a characteristic bend.