Olive Trees can be and are grown in a wide range of climates in many different countries. The crop is mainly distributed between 25° – 40° North and South latitudes. It requires long and hot summers and cold, dry winters. It is, therefore, best suited to a Mediterranean-type climate.

It extends to all types of soils, infertile land included. It prefers sandy loam soils but can withstand salinity and high levels of limestone.

The optimum level is between 6.5 and 8.

Needs respond to the amount of nutrients that the olive tree consumes throughout its growth cycle. Requirements to produce crops, develop new vegetative organs such as roots, stems, leaves and buds and permanent growth of old organs: trunks and branches are included.