Delivery and transplanting

What to check when your plants arrive and how to transplant them properly.

On delivery

  • Check the plant passport and the variety label of the batch.
  • Inspect the roots: white, live roots holding the root ball together.
  • Make sure the substrate is moist — plants should never travel dry.
  • Record the number of plants per batch for your own traceability records.

Before planting

If you cannot plant immediately, hold the plants in a half-shaded, wind-protected spot and water daily. Plants coming from a greenhouse need a few days of acclimatisation to outdoor conditions before going to the field, particularly during intense sun or cold spells.

Transplanting

  • Fully hydrate the root ball before removing it from the container.
  • Do not break the ball; only tease out roots circling at the base.
  • Keep the substrate level flush with the soil, never buried.
  • Firm lightly and water in at once so no air pockets remain.
  • Place the dripper close to the root ball for the first months.

Frequently asked questions

Can you ship outside Greece?
Yes. Shipments go out on pallets with a plant passport, and plants are prepared to withstand transport. Contact us for quantities and scheduling.

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Next step

Planning a new olive planting?

Talk to our team about variety selection, plant numbers and availability.