Sikitita 2
Main Characteristics of Sikitita Tree
- Habit: Weeping
- Vigor: Low
- Fruit Weight (g): 2.5
- Pulp/Stone Ratio: 9.6
- Oil Yield (%sms): 50.0
Highlighted Characteristics
Type of oil with good organoleptic characteristics, high polyphenol and oleic acid content, surpassing Arbequina by far. Its nuances are highly fruity oils with great acceptance for consumers and commercially. Notes of green leaf, almond, nuts, and artichoke.
Vigor
Low, always inferior to Arbequina, and depending on the area, equal to Arbosana or between Arbosana and Sikitita. Compact growth habit.
Branching
Similar to Sikitita, weeping habit.
Productivity
High and consistent. Due to its higher fat yield, oil production is similar to Arbequina, Arbosana, and Sikitita. With good extractability in the mill.
Cold Tolerance
Good tolerance.
Harvest time
Very early, currently the earliest variety in the olive grove hedge system, advancing the ripening of Sikitita and Arbequina by several weeks.
Who is this variety for?
Recommended for any type of soil. Ideal for producing olive oil highly appreciated commercially for the general public.
Overall Oil Profile
Virgin Olive Oil
- Polyphenols (ppm caffeic acid): 437
- Bitterness (K232): 0.237
Fatty Acids (%)
- Palmitic (C16:0): 15.0
- Palmitoleic (C16:1): 2.00
- Stearic (C18:0): 2.1
- Oleic (C18:1): 73.9
- Linoleic (C18:2): 5.1
- Linolenic (C18:3): 0.7
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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.
