'Kalamata' Olive
'Kalamata' Olive
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Genus
Olea
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Species
europea
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Variety Type
Fruiting
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Variety
Olive
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Pollination
Reported to be self-fertile.
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Skin
Deep purple-black, if harvested fully ripe.
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Flesh
Has an excellent flesh-to-pit ratio of 8:1. The oil content of this variety is medium to high.
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Flavour
When brine-cured has a rich and fruity flavour.