Nabali Olive
| Nabali olive | |
|---|---|
| Olive (Olea europaea) | |
| Color of the ripe fruit | Green |
| Origin | Palestine |
| Use | Oil and table |
| Oil content | High |
The Nabali olive is one of the distinguished varieties of olives cultivated in Palestine and the Levant. It is considered one of the oldest and most renowned types, widely spread across Palestinian and Jordanian lands.[1][2]
Etymology
The name Nabali is derived from Bayt Nabala (Arabic: بيت نبالا); a depopulated Arab-Palestinian town near Lydda.[3][4][5]
The name is attested in English as early as 1910 in a bulletin by the United States Bureau of Plant Industry, which noted that sevaral varieties of olives are cultivated near Haifa and Lydda all called Nabali.[6]
Distribution
It has long been widely cultivated in the West Bank, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. The name "Nabali" reflects its geographic and cultural heritage.[7]
Types of Nabali Olive
- Improved Nabali (Nabali Mohassan):
Developed to enhance yield and withstand climatic conditions, this variety produces abundant crops and contains a high oil content.[8]
- Local Nabali (Nabali Baladi):
This is the traditional type of Nabali olive, also known in some areas as "Roman Olive." The tree is large and long-lived, typically growing in mountainous regions.[9]
Characteristics and Uses
- The Nabali olive is known for its dual-purpose use—it can be harvested either for olive oil production or as a table olive.
- It is picked in September for use as green table olives, and in November, once fully ripe, for olive oil extraction.
- The oil content in the Nabali olive is around 23%.
- The tree is drought-resistant and capable of growing in harsh environments.[10]
See also
References
- ^ "Nabali olive - Arca del Gusto". Slow Food Foundation. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ الزيتون, طبيب (2023-12-18). أصناف شجرة الزيتون في الأردن. 🫒 روريز : المزارع العربي (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ Heltzer, Michael; Eitam, David (1987). Olive Oil in Antiquity: Israel and Neighboring Countries from Neolith to Early Arab Period : Conference 1987, Haifa. University of Haifa. p. 139. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
' Nabali ' ( named after Beit Nabala nearby Lydda ) . The fruit is rather large ( 26-28 X 19-20 mm ) rounded and asymmetric , with truncate base and rather pointed apex . Its weight is 4-6 gr.
- ^ Hdeib, Talal; Hassawi, Dhia S. (1 January 2010). Genetic Analysis of Jordanian Olive (Olea europea L.) Using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD). Vol. 2. Jordan Journal of Agricultural Sciences. pp. 95–97. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ^ عاصي, عمر. رحلة تاريخية في أرض الزيتون من الرامة إلى بيت جالا. MA'AN Development Center. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ United States Bureau of Plant Industry Bulletin. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1910. pp. 19–20. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ^ https://info.wafa.ps/pages/details/32269
- ^ "Nabali Baladi". World catalogue of olive varieties. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ الزيتون في الأردن.. مونة للبيت وثروة. الجزيرة نت (in Arabic). Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272202718_Reproductive_biology_of_the_olive_Olea_europaea_L_cultivar_'Nabali_Baladi'