It is now clear to everyone that we are living in an era of climate change that is strongly affecting our daily lives and, in particular, our diet, since periods of prolonged drought can cause problems in the supply of fruit and vegetables.
Even in the olive sector, being able to rely on water is important in the fruit ripening cycle, which in the months of July and August, after the hardening of the pit, sees the growth of the fruit (pulp) that will then host the oiling, that is, the process that transfers the oil directly into the fruit.
The lack of water supply is putting the season at risk, both in quantitative and qualitative terms; rainfall has been really scarce and those who do not have irrigation wells risk obtaining defective oil.
In fact, in the case of severe and prolonged drought, the pit is too large compared to the fruit, with the result that the oil, once pressed, will take on the dry taste of the pit and taste woody.
This problem can be calmly addressed by those who, like us, have an artesian well that allows us to irrigate the plants and ensure they do not suffer excessive water stress.