Spain is the largest producer of olive oil in the world and one of the countries in which this product, extra virgin olive oil, is the king of the kitchen. However, this is not the usual in all the countries of the European Union or outside.
The amount of extra virgin olive oil that is produced in a harvest depends on the output of the olive.
At this time of the year, olive farmers are preparing the olive harvest, if they haven’t already started. Depending on the geographical area, the olive harvest may be delayed or advanced, although it is not the only determining factor.
If there is one crucial moment for the Olive tree that determines the following year's harvest, it is the flowering phase. This stage, when the olive tree is covered with flowers, is worth admiring, but it is also the most critical part of the process.
