Olives can be planted in irrigated olive groves year round if winter temperatures do not fall below -5 degrees Celsius. However, planting in Australia is generally done in spring.

• Complete site preparation.
• Plant windbreak crop to protect young trees, do not shade grove.
• Mark out tree positions.
• Dig hole approx 35cm deep x 20cm wide, do not glaze sides.
• Fill hole with water.
• Remove plastic plant bag or pot.
• Tease out bottom 3cm of roots.
• Place root system in hole to position 5cm below grove soil level.
• Cover in and firm down soil to express air pockets.
• Form 1m basin with soil bank.
• Fill basin with minimum of 10 litres of water.
• Remove nursery stake and ties.
• Insert stake, generally 150cm long and 12-20mm thick.
• Tie tree to stake with plastic tape allowing a little movement.
• Put on tree guard, can use sisalation or plastic.
• Mulch, being careful to keep trunk clear of mulch.