Sikitita

Format:: Smarttree
Family:: Olive trees
Farming:: SHD Olive Crops

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OVERALL EVALUATION

A highly productive and optimal variety for high density plantations.

Dwarf and weeping structure. Early entry into production.

Ripens one week earlier than Arbequina.

Good performance as regards fat and extractability.

Good behaviour in non-irrigated ground. Relatively tolerant to cold.

OVERALL OIL PROFILE

Corresponds to a sweet type of virgin oil with an intense fruity flavour with low levels of bitterness and spiciness. A soft oil, very fluid and well balanced in the mouth.

MAIN FEATURES

TREE

Structure WEEPING

Vigour LOW

FRUIT

Olive weight (g) 2.70

Pulp/weight ratio 5.50

Fat yield (% dry matter) 49.65

VIRGIN OIL

Mono/polyunsaturated ratio 4.64

Polyphenols (ppm of caffeic acid) 323

Bitterness (K225) 0.172

Stability (hours at 120 °C) 6.99

FATTY ACIDS (%)

Palmythic (C16:0) 16.69

Palmitoleic (C16:1) 2.09

Stearic (C18:0) 1.66

Oleic (C18: 1) 64.21

Linoleic (C18:2) 13.55

Linolenic (C18:3) 0.82

The data and results shown in these graphic resources are made for informative purposes only and it is not guaranteed to they will be achieved in all cases, due to several facts influencing plant growth such as climatic and geographical circumstances, soil characteristics, as well as use conditions and agricultural habits.