Glossary

Agricultural terms and definitions for Kytherian practices

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Olive Fruit Fly

The main olive pest that attacks the fruit.

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Olive Mill

Facility where olives are crushed and pressed to produce olive oil.

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Pruning

Removal of branches for better tree growth and production.

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Bee Colony

The community of bees living in a hive.

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Acidity

Olive oil quality indicator. For extra virgin it must be below 0.8%.

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Grape Harvest

Grape harvesting for wine production or table consumption.