Arbosana
Overall Assessment
- Stands out for its low vigor and limited vegetative growth, allowing for increased planting density. Early entry into production and very high and consistent productivity. Ripening occurs three weeks later than in Arbequina.
- Resistant to leaf spot and moderately cold resistant.
- Very suitable variety for the hedgerow system.
- Medium vigor: final size depends on soil and climatic conditions and agronomic management.
- Productive and consistent.
- Early entry into production.
- Ripening in the northern hemisphere: Begins in October in the earliest areas. Ends in December in the latest areas.
- Relatively cold tolerant.
Main Characteristics of Arbosana Tree
- Growth Habit: Open
- Vigor: Low Fruit
- Fruit Weight (g): 1.43
- Pulp/Stone Ratio: 4.65
- Oil Yield (%sms): 51.80
Overall Oil Profile
Corresponds to a virgin oil with a green profile, strong character, good aromatic harmony, and high levels of bitterness, pungency, and astringency.
Samples from the 2013 harvest, analyzed by “Unió Corporació Alimentària,” Vilallonga del Camp (Tarragona). Data may vary depending on environmental conditions, cultural techniques, ripeness, and extraction system.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Monounsaturated/Polyunsaturated Ratio: 10.23
- Polyphenols (ppm caffeic acid): 297
- Bitterness (K225): 0.289
- Stability (hours at 120ºC): 15.79
Fatty Acids (%)
- Palmitic (C16:0): 13.40
- Palmitoleic (C16:1): 1.44
- Stearic (C18:0): 2.14
- Oleic (C18:1): 74.28
- Linoleic (C18:2): 6.88
- Linolenic (C18:3): 0.58
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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.
