{"product_id":"leccino-olive-tree-vntfib","title":"Leccino Olive Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEasy-Growing, Early-Ripening Olives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Leccino Olive Trees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrized for its unique weeping form and large, early-ripening fruit, the Leccino Olive Tree offers authentic Italian taste in your own backyard. And\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eit’s one of the most versatile olive varieties available, thriving in the ground or in a container indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, this Tuscan-native tree grows nearly anywhere. \u003c\/strong\u003eUnlike other olive varieties, it thrives season after season and can fruit in two years or less. Plus, it's hardy down to 20 degrees when grown outdoors and resist pests and diseases with ease. Though the Leccino needs a pollinator like the Arbequina to fruit, it's famous for its reliable, heavy harvests and deliciously fruity olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn fact, you can get up to 20 pounds of olives each year from your Leccino.\u003c\/strong\u003e And since it's moderately drought tolerant, missed waterings are no problem. The Leccino isn't fussy and keeps on growing despite neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you order your Leccino Olive from Fast Growing Trees, you get a good-looking tree \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e home-grown olives without the hassle. Each Leccino is well-maintained at the nursery before it arrives at your door, so it’s prepared for successful production, year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow you can harvest your own Leccino olives, no matter where you live - from\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e studio apartments in the city or to suburban landscapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to your Leccino, we've put in the hard work so that you don't have to. Grown and shipped with its roots intact, your Leccino is ready to thrive as soon as it's delivered to your doorstep. \u003cstrong\u003eGet your own Leccino Olive Tree today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant your Leccino Olive in an area that receives 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day and in well-drained soil for best results. We recommend using a pollinator for the Leccino – the Arbequina is a good option for best fruiting and higher production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003eOutdoor planting:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-stringify-type=\"unordered-list\" class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet\" data-indent=\"0\" data-border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\"\u003eDig a hole twice as wide but no deeper than the grow pot your plant arrives in. Remove the plant and place it in the hole, keeping the top of the root ball level with the soil. Backfill 50\/50 with a mix of amendments such as peat moss or new top soil to native soil. Water deeply. Mulch 3 inches away from the base of the trunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003ePlanting for indoor\/patios:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-stringify-type=\"unordered-list\" class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet\" data-indent=\"0\" data-border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-indent=\"0\" data-stringify-border=\"0\"\u003eChoose a pot that is no wider than 1-2 inches than the pot the plant was shipped to you in. This prevents excessive soil from collecting water that sits on the roots of the plant. Ensure the pot has good drainage holes. Remove plant from grow pot and place in your own pot. Backfill with well draining potting mix. Water pot deeply until water comes out the bottom of your pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simply check your soil. When the soil is dry down to the first 2 inches, it’s time to water the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e During the first few years, only minimal pruning is needed for your Leccino. For indoor trees, pruning regulates fruit production and shapes the tree for easier harvest and your desired size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a nitrogen-based blend, following label instructions. Fertilize your Leccino until it starts bearing olives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. 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