Frantoio Improved: Origin - Tuscany Italy c1995

 The Fruit:
Frantoio is one of, if not the main variety in Tuscany. Frantoio produces exceptionally high quality olive oil that is highly regarded around the world. The oil is well balanced and fruity. The fruit is oval shaped of medium size being similar to Leccino. Oil yield is high. The fruit ripens late in the season.

 Agronomic Characteristics:
Frantoio is highly productive with consistently heavy yields. Not as resistant to low temperatures as Leccino. Foliage is a deep green colour. The trees growth habit is open and has medium vigour. Frantoio has good quality pollen but benefits from companion planting to maximise production. In Tuscany it is usually planted with Leccino and Pendolino. Suited to mechanical harvesting.

 Comments:
This variety is established in more countries than any other. Frantoio is the worlds best known oil producing olive and well renowned for the flavour of oil that it produces. The mother stock was imported from the University of Italy in 1995.

Key Benefits: High Yielding Premium Oil Variety Semi Dwarf Machine Harvested Early production

 Pricing:                                                   (click to enlarge)