Correggiolo


A variety from central Italy, widespread in Tuscany and Romagna. Similar to Frantoio. Does not tolerate cold and excessive humidity well. Self-incompatible, often associated with Frantoio and Pendolino to allow adequate fruit set. Medium vigour. Medium-late ripening period. Moderate resistance to detachment. Good workability in the mill. In Romagna, it is also used as a table olive. Not suitable for very high density plantings (over 1,000 trees/ha).

Phytosanitary aspects: Susceptible to cycloconium (Spilocea oleagina), susceptible to scab (Pseudomonas sevastanoi), susceptible to fly (Bactrocea oleae).

Recommended planting density:

non-irrigated areas: 8x8m

medium density: 6x3m

high density (with irrigation): 4x2m