Before he became a olive oil mill master at Chacewater Winery, Emilio was a monk in Lake County. So how did he end up managing 3,000 olive trees and, at one point, milling 100 tons of olives all by himself? Watch this short video to find out more…
Growing Olive Trees for Oil: Mill Master Emilio De La Cruz Explains
Q: What is the minimum number of olive tree varieties needed to make olive oil?
A: For olive oil and olives on small acreage you need 4 to 6 trees because of pollination issues. Multiple trees creates a better effect for fruit growing. You want as much pollen out there…