The Koroneiki olive variety (cultivar) is indigenous to Greece. This olive tree is known for its ability to be planted closer together and their time from planted to possessing olives that can be harvested into Extra Virgin Olive Oil. (An olive farmer has cited that within three years and olives have been observed on a Koroneiki within one year of being planted)
Although there will be regional factors (affecting the amount of natural hydration and species of insects) it has further been cited that Koroneiki often needs pesticides and irrigation. (So depending on the region, may not be suitable for organic farming)
These regions have been observed to have Koroneiki olive trees:
The spread of the Koroneiki tree
The Koroneiki olive has been observed in Tunisia and Spain, likely due to how close their trees can be planted from each other and the short time required for them to reach the olive production stage. Here are two orchards exterior to Greece that use the Koroneiki variety:
- Orchard Of The Azaiez Family (Sfax, Tunisia)
- The Estate of Fuencubierta (Córdoba, Spain)
These Greek companies have been cited to create Extra Virgin Olive Oil using the Koroneiki olive:
- S Madariotakis & Sia EE — Cretan Harvest (Crete)
- Exquisite Greek Gastronomy — Go.Slow. (Peloponnese)
(The above information isn’t conclusive and will be added to overtime)
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