How to water Olea europaea

For a large-container olive, keep the compost evenly damp during the growing season, but rely on the compost and season rather than a daily interval.

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When to water

What to inspect

During the growing season, keep compost for a container-grown olive evenly damp rather than following a fixed daily interval.

What changes it

Place a large container olive outdoors in a sunny position for summer and move it to a frost-free place for winter. Keep growing-season compost evenly damp. No fixed winter interval is supplied.

How to water thoroughly

Use a sharply drained, gritty container medium and raise the pot on feet so excess water can escape. RHS also names loam-based compost with sharp sand for under-glass culture.

Signs of too much or too little water

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