Agronomy
Its productivity is only intermediate, but this can be improved by the use of irrigation and fertilization. The Grossane has poor rooting ability, and is often grafted. It is self-sterile, and needs other pollinators. Cultivars used for pollination are the Boutellian and Aglandau.
It has low resistance to certain biological pests, such as the olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae and sooty moulds. On the other hand, it has high tolerance to cold and drought.
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