This small, Italian olive is sweet and mild with a distinct deep red coloring. When used for olive oil, the Taggiasca makes a wonderful fruity flavored oil. The Taggiasca Olive is grown in the province of Linguria, Italy, where it is found on the rocky mountain slopes of the Italian Riveria. A late bloomer, this variety comes to maturity in its fifth year. The Taggiasca has a medium yield per tree with alternating crops annually. The Taggiasca Tree is self-pollinating. Fruit Specifications: Ovoid and symmetric, the Taggiasca is identified by a pointed apex and no nipple. The color spectrum of the olives can vary between blond to deep red or violet. A very small olive, the Taggiasca is sized approximately between 500-600/kg. The olive itself has very little flesh between the skin and the pit. The Taggiasca has a firm bite and a sweet fruity and mild flavor. Health Benefits: Dozens of health-protective nutrients have been identified in olives, and recent studies have taken a very close look at olive varieties, olive processing, and changes that take place in olive nutrients. The overall conclusion from these studies is exciting for anyone who loves olives of all varieties. Greek-style black olives, Spanish-style green olives, Kalamata-style olives, and many different methods of olive preparation provide us with valuable amounts of many different antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients. While there are trade-offs that occur during olive ripening and olive curing-for example, decreased oleuropein with advanced stages of ripening yet increased amounts of anthocyanins-it's impossible to rule out any single type of olive as being unworthy of consideration as a uniquely health-supportive food, particularly in terms of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

• A Rare Olive Variety.
• No GMO's.
• Germination Rate: 85%.
• Packed: September 2016.
• Stored: Refrigerated.

A Rare Olive Variety.Noah's Seed Depository