{"product_id":"10-nicoise-olive-seeds-french-olive-tree-for-mediterranean-gardens","title":"10 Niçoise Olive Seeds – French Olive Tree for Mediterranean Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eNiçoise olive seeds offer a rewarding way to grow your own Mediterranean olive tree. Native to the French Riviera, this variety is prized for its small, flavorful olives and attractive, silvery-green foliage. Whether you dream of a sun-drenched patio tree or a productive garden specimen, the Niçoise olive brings a touch of Provence to your home landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese seeds are ideal for gardeners interested in growing olives from scratch. The tree develops a graceful, spreading canopy and can be trained as a potted specimen or planted in the ground in warm climates. Its drought tolerance and love of sun make it a natural choice for water-wise gardens and Mediterranean-style plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces small, oval olives traditionally used for oil and table olives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen foliage with a silvery underside adds year-round interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown in containers or in the ground in suitable climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive branching habit and textured bark on mature trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olea europaea 'Niçoise'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright to spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-30 feet in ground; smaller in containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarification and stratification recommended for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-20 feet apart for orchard planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo grow Niçoise olives from seed, start by scarifying the seeds (lightly nicking or sanding the hard outer shell) and soaking them in warm water for 24 hours. Cold stratification for 4-6 weeks can improve germination rates. Sow seeds about 1\/2 inch deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix, keep moist but not waterlogged, and provide bottom heat if possible. Germination can be slow and uneven, often taking several weeks to months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots with a gritty, well-draining potting mix. Gradually acclimate young plants to full sun. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. In cooler zones, grow in containers and move indoors or to a protected area during winter. Prune to shape and remove dead or crossing branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 Niçoise olive seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836005744950,"sku":"FOLIA2-1705","price":42.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7118207884_maiq.jpg?v=1793097159","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/10-nicoise-olive-seeds-french-olive-tree-for-mediterranean-gardens","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}