This curiosity of the olive tree is admirable; there is nothing wiser than nature.
Just as the bear hibernates, the olive tree goes dormant.

In July, the phase of pit hardening and olive growth has finished; with 104ºF (40ºC) in the shade and low soil moisture, the moment for the summer HALT arrives.

The olive, with its cells already multiplied and the pit hardened, will go dormant until
mid-August, when the olive awakens again and begins its fatty acid formation phase,
which will conclude at the veraison, sometime in November. Now, the leaves seem to close
and slow down transpiration while waiting for milder temperatures. Isn't it incredible?

But the hand of man intervenes to guarantee the harvest, and thus the story is different
because with irrigation, the olive continues to evapotranspire and the olive continues to develop. For this reason, irrigated production is higher, and in times of severe drought, the olives grow larger and a greater harvest is achieved. You can see the result of this care here: Almazara Real store

We can appreciate the waxy appearance of the olive, which prepares itself in this way to endure the harsh summer. This shine on the olive at this moment is due to MASLINIC ACID, which is found in the skin. This substance holds healthy secrets: it is a potent anti-carcinogen capable of destroying tumor cells, as demonstrated by a group of researchers from the universities of Jaén, Granada, and Barcelona in 2016.

Every time you enjoy a spoonful of our Almazara Real Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you are taking in all the power of this purely natural Maslinic Acid for your health.

Have you found another fruit as fascinating as this one?