Biancolilla Olives

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Biancolilla are medium-sized , oval-shaped olives grown largely in southwestern Sicily that have an oil content of 15 to 18% and yield a good quality, fragrant oil.

The tree needs another type of olive tree to pollinate well.

Harvesting starts in early October, goes to mid-November.


History
Native to Sicily, Italy.

Also called:
Bianchetta, Biancolidda, Biancuzza, Buscarino, Jancuzza, Rizza, Signura (Italian) Top...