Denomination and synonymy:
New olive variety selected for high density orchards. Obtained by researchers at Cordoba University and the Institute Andaluz de Investigación y Formación Agraria (IFAPA) within an olive breeding program that both institutions have been carrying out since 1991. It is originated from hybridization between 'Picual' (female parental) and 'Arbequina' (male parental), the two varieties more widely spread in the Spanish olive groves.
Agronomic and commercial considerations:
Its main characteristics are: very low vigour, compact canopy and weeping shape that makes its canopy volume about 60-70% referred to Arbequina´s. These characteristics make this variety very adequate to be used in plantations in hedge, where number of trees reach 2000 olive trees/ha. In the case of 'Sikitita', due to its smallest vigour, planting spaces of 3,5 x 1,25 m. can be used.
It has an early entry in production and high productivity, good oil yield content and extractability. Its oil expresses very good organoleptic characteristics and is characterized by being fruity and sweet with bitterness and piquant quite balanced.
Resistance, tolerance and susceptibility:
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Olive knot In study
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Leaf Spot Moderately tolerant
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Verticillium In study
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Other Tolerant to cold
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