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February is the month when, in the countryside between Umbria and Tuscany, people return among the olive trees with pruning shears and hand saws. It is the ideal time for pruning, a fundamental practice to ensure the health of the tree and balanced production over the years.<\/p>\n

Among the most widely used systems is polyconic vase pruning, a technique aimed at giving the olive tree an open, well-structured shape, promoting light penetration and proper air circulation within the canopy. This approach helps improve the quality of the olives and makes harvesting operations easier.<\/p>\n

However, each pruning method has its own rules and must be adapted to the age of the tree, the soil, and the production goals.

For this reason, light and well-considered interventions are always recommended, avoiding excessive cuts that could compromise the olive tree\u2019s vegetative\u2013productive balance.<\/p>\n

Respectful pruning allows the tree to maintain a healthy canopy and consistent production over time\u2014an essential factor in obtaining high-quality extra virgin olive oil, an authentic expression of the territory.<\/p>\n

For generations, at the olive mill we have believed that everything starts right here: with the care of the olive tree, season after season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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