Fertilize Olive?

[Guns286]

I received my Olive about 3 weeks ago. I slowly worked it into full sunlight and I think it's settling in well. Since I'm in New York I only have about 2 or 3 months till I have to bring the Olive inside because of the cold. Should I fertilize it, this late in the season? Or, wait till Spring?

 

[GrimLore]

Should I fertilize it, this late in the season? Or, wait till Spring?

Water and fertilize normally until it goes inside. That is the time to slow down on both

Grimmy

 

[Guns286]

I've seen conflicting recommendations on fertilizing Olives. Some say only twice per year, others say once per month. I'm new to Olives, so what would you recommend?

 

[my nellie]

I've seen conflicting recommendations on fertilizing Olives. Some say only twice per year, others say once per month. I'm new to Olives, so what would you recommend?

You are not field growing olive trees for fruit/oil production.
So "twice a year" is not applicable.
You are growing a young olive to be a pre-bonsai and this is different.
So "once a month" is not applicable either, as you want your tree to speed up and grow quickly.

 

[Dav4]

I feed mine when I feed all my other trees...

 

[Victorim]

Id take the advise of these guys on board and disregard what you thought you've read. Feed away untill indoorsies

 

[Adair M]

Use organic fertilizer. Feeds continuously!

 

[sorce]

Soil looks plenty organic to feed an olive iffin an olive needs feedin.

You fittin to bring it in your house?
Or a garage?

Organic fert?

Sorce

 

[Guns286]

Ok. I'll get some organic fertilizer and do it up once a week, until I bring it inside. No garage. I'm putting it in the coldest room of my house and using grow lights. Thanks guys.

 

[f1pt4]

Ok. I'll get some organic fertilizer and do it up once a week, until I bring it inside. No garage. I'm putting it in the coldest room of my house and using grow lights. Thanks guys.

I feed all my indoor stuff all year round. Even when brought indoors under lights. But lower the dosage significantly. Because they're growing. Always growing.

I don't have any olives though. So I don't know how this pertains to your situation.

Sorry to add more mixed up info.