The olive tree’s cycle begins long before the harvest. First, soil preparation is essential to ensure optimal growing conditions. The members of the family estate diligently maintain the olive groves by weeding and ensuring proper soil aeration. This work allows the roots to develop better, facilitating the tree’s nutrition and resistance to weather conditions.
Throughout the year, olive trees require proper treatment to prevent diseases and pests. The team at Moulin du Calanquet focuses on sustainable and environmentally friendly methods, opting for treatments or solutions that minimize the use of chemicals. These care practices preserve the quality of the olives and ensure a healthy and abundant harvest.
Pruning olive trees is a key step in maintaining their vigor and productivity. Usually carried out at the end of winter, this process removes dead or poorly oriented branches and promotes air circulation and light through the foliage. Pruning also contributes to a better distribution of fruit on the tree, increasing both the yield and the quality of the olives.
When the olives reach maturity, the harvest is the culmination of months of meticulous work. At Moulin du Calanquet, the harvest typically takes place between October and December, depending on the variety of olive trees. The olives are carefully picked by hand or with modern tools to avoid damaging the fruit. The speed between picking and pressing ensures fresh olive oil, preserving its taste and nutritional qualities.
Discover Moulin du Calanquet’s olive oils at SIAL Paris 2024, from October 19 to 23. Visit us at stand MN009 in Hall 5A to taste our products.