A trial planting was established at MossGrove in 2000.  The initial planting consisted of twenty plants each of :

  ♦ Frantoio (Tuscany),
  ♦ Manzanillo (Spain), and
  ♦ Kalamon (Greece). 

After a 5 year trial the Frantoio have proven to be best suited to our cool, wet climate. 

Pest and diseases are limited to Olive Lace Bug and Peacock Spot, respectively.