Olivos
Rahan Meristem is a world leader in the propagation of olive trees, with over 20 years’ experience in propagating olive tree stem cuttings. Mr. Reuven Birger, a world-renowned expert in olive tree propagation and cultivation, heads this area in the company.
Olive tree seedlings undergo stringent testing to assure that they are disease-free. Our tests include true to type tests. All of our products are compliant with Israel Plant Protection Services (IPPS) certification.
Table cultivars
| Cultivar | Tree description | Fruit description | Fertility kg/Dunham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manzanilo | Average tree | Average size Smooth texture | 1200 |
| Santa | Average tree | Large size Smooth texture | 1200 |
| Novo | Average tree | Large size Smooth texture | 1200 |
Oil cultivars
| Cultivar | Tree description | Origin | Percent oil | Fruit size | Fertility kg/Dunham |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnea | Highly vigorous Large tree | Israel | 18 | Medium | 1500 |
| Frantoio | Average tree | Italy | 17 | Small | 1000 |
| Leccino | Average tree | Italy | 17 | Medium-small | 1000 |
| Koroneiki | Small tree | Greece | 20 | Small | 1100 |
| Coratina | Average tree | Italy | 20 | medium | 1000 |
| Arbequina | Small tree | Spain | 16 | Small | 1500 |
| Arbosana | Small tree | Spain | 18 | medium | 1600 |
Dual purpose cultivars
| Cultivar | Tree description | Origin | Percent oil | Fruit size | Fertility kg/Dunham |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Souri | Slow vigorous Medium tree | Lebanon | 23 | Medium | 700 |
| Picual | Average tree | Spain | 15 | Medium | 1500 |
| Picholine | Average tree | France | 18-20 | Medium | 1200 |
| Orjiblanca | Big tree | Spain | 18 | Large | 1300 |