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Growing Olives from Seed in Georgia: Experimental but Possible

Olives once grew commercially on GA coast. New interest in south GA (climate like Spain/Israel). To try: remove seed from dried olives, soak in soapy water overnight, plant in moist potting mix, bag, warm window. May not be cold-hardy; fruit likely smaller. Keep us posted!

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