Olive varieties
MANAKI - AGOUROMANAKOLIA
Olea europaea var. ovalis. Grown in the Argolid, Corinthia, Arcadia, Spetses, Ermionida. Also known as Agouromanaki and Agouromanako. Very vigorous tree of 5-7 meters. The ratio of flesh to the fruit core is 6:1. Withstand the cold up there at an altitude of 650 meters. Considered a variety tolerant to cold, which matures late in the wrist (end of January to February). The tree is large.
KORONEIKI
Olea europaea var. Mastoides. Grown in the Peloponnese, Crete, Ionian Islands, Western Central and elsewhere. It is also known by the names Cherry, Psilolia, Lianolia, Cretan, Ladolia, Koroni, Vatsiki, Asprolia. Major variety, because it has the advantage of being adjusted in the most adverse conditions of our country. The requirements in soil moisture and cultivation is small. It can be grown at altitudes up to 500m. A constant bearing and relatively high efficiency, which can reach 150 kg fruit per tree. As a rule, gives fruit every year (pareniaftoforei), but can if systematic cultivation to give a second year production rate. The main disadvantage is the small size of the fruit. It is susceptible to cancer. The tree can reach a great height and the crown-shaped or hemispherical cup.