Great work. I've got all of my avocado trees in 15 gallon pots for now. Hopefully, i'll be able to plant them in my backyard in the coming years. Love your setup, and keep 'em coming
Just randomly found this in my feed this morning. Crazy coincidence! Great tree tour, dude! I gotta pick your brain and get some avocados started in my yard now. You got me inspired!
You got a heck of a green thumb. How long have you been grafting avocados, what is your “take” percentage and how did you learn to graft? What form (height & width) do you expect your Reed to be? Have you you tried or heard of Sharwil? If so, what form do you think Sharwil will be? Thanks 🙏🏼 😊 .
Really enjoyed your video and appreciate what you are doing with avocados. Thank you! I look forward to more of your content in the future! I’m in NE Florida and have been experimenting with some avo grafting here the past few years. We get some cold weather so I’ve mostly been sticking 14:24 with cold-hardy varieties like Mexicola Grande, Brogdon, Fuerte, and James Bacon. One of my trees is now composed of those four varieties all growing on a seedling rootstock i started about three years ago. I’m hoping to add another variety to it this Fall; would you like to trade some scionwood?
Wow, most of those avocado trees fruit straight away! I have 2 Hass, 1 Bacon and 1 Wurtz. I use organic compost, chips and fertiliser, and water them most days. Hoping they start fruiting soon.
Mostly organic..Citritone.. Azmicote.. and his one brand sold at Home Depot which I cant recall the name but I will update when I find it. Its one if those fertilizers with the 6 micro ingredients. Thanks...yes I am long overdue on a video on fertilizing but after your request I will do so very soon
Thanks man.... I am getting my soil ready to plant my avocado plant which my Dad gave me. Thanks for letting us know about the coco shells. Nice trees. Please share about pruning a tree in a future vid.
crashes82 I get it from my local landfill. It about $7 a truck load but I don’t have my truck anymore so I pay $1 per bag or container regardless if size. Not sure of the type but I have seen ppl use the ref bark mulch or Coco shells. Thanks for watching. I got all of my information from TH-cam.
I just planted 2 avacado trees in half whiskey barrels similar to yours. And tips for drainage. They have 4 large holes at the bottom but I feel it’s not draining super well.
Scott Williams what kind of soil? It could be retaining too much water if it is a soil with too much organic matter. Search TH-cam and watch Garys videos on growing avocados. He is from Laguna Hills nursery
Are you propagating any of your Avocados? I'm trying to air layer my Nabal right now but I'm not sure if it's going to take. Looking for a Reed that doesn't break the bank.
Maddock nursery in Fallbrook is the best and cheapest. Make sure to visit the growing fields not the main nursery! I have a contact number for a guy who can tell you what they gave available.. much more varieties than Home Depot. I have a few trees from Home Depot that are thriving but it's best to replace the soil
@@socalbackyardgardener Thanks for the reply. I'll wait until this November/December. I have a co-worker who commented that he grafts to the main trunks occasionally. If you have done this, can you detail a recommended cut shapes on the branch and trunk? Thanks again.
Unfortunately due to the Citrus Greening Disease ( Huanglongbing aka HLB ) it is illegal for us to ship personally propagated citrus trees outside of our quarantine area. The potential to spread this deadly disease by sharing cuttings is too great. For more info en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrus_greening_disease also see th-cam.com/video/gqyQZSKHyBQ/w-d-xo.html . My compliments to your wonderful collection of avocado trees and how you have saved some of them when they were in decline.
Beautiful trees brother! I have been looking for a Reed avocado tree I’m in Arizona zone 9b-10 where you growing? Would you possibly know where I could get one? Keep doing yo thang and stay up..
Original Turtle home depot or Lowes carry the Reeds at times. If it is not in stock they can have it delivered to your local store. Where are you located?
Wow!!! Amazing work with all your avocado trees and so happy to see your GEM avocado growing so nice 👍 thanks for sharing 👍👍let me know if you are interested in doing a Collab!!
Slick Rock I lost all but one Bacon this year and strangely it is a darker green shiny skin and a lot larger than last year. Its weird. I wish I could post a picture. Btw I think the Reeds taste best followed by Hass.
@@socalbackyardgardener Squirrels were picking them off so I harvested them in August. I still have 2 Bacon's hidden that got larger that the critters missed.
@@socalbackyardgardener I picked 2 or 3 at time, and rescued the ones the squirrel's dragged away. They took about three weeks to ripen. They were way different than store bought in texture and taste. I would say they were similar to Hass, but lighter. I have 2 seeds coming up from the tree, and soaked the others and hoping they come up as well.
Slick Rock I ended up waiting until late January and early February to harvest the Bacons and they were excellent. Find those bags on Amazon and cover them this year
MrRamiroa From a guy on the tropical fruit forum. His username is CA Hockey. He has many varieties for the best prices. I just messaged him today as I want to experiment with grafting in the fall
MrRamiroa yes he is from OC. The first time I met up with him in Escondido the next year he shipped them to me overnight. I will ask him if he is ok with me sharing his email address
Ryan Prijic tropicalfruitforum.com/ he hasn’t replied to my emails or forum messages yet this year. Ill try him again tonight. He has many varieties at various times. I got Nabal, Jan Boyce, Sir Prize, Kahalu’u, and Gem from him last year
An inspiring collection of avocados! Shout out from notth Texas.
Great work. I've got all of my avocado trees in 15 gallon pots for now. Hopefully, i'll be able to plant them in my backyard in the coming years. Love your setup, and keep 'em coming
Beautiful trees. I love your garden
Enjoyed your video. I have a Lamb Hass, Sir Prize and grafted Fuerte/Hass/Mexicola. Got a Reed in a 15g recently I’ll be planting in the coming weeks.
Just randomly found this in my feed this morning. Crazy coincidence! Great tree tour, dude!
I gotta pick your brain and get some avocados started in my yard now.
You got me inspired!
Eric Quesada lol. Anytime man
Great video
You got a heck of a green thumb. How long have you been grafting avocados, what is your “take” percentage and how did you learn to graft? What form (height & width) do you expect your Reed to be? Have you you tried or heard of Sharwil? If so, what form do you think Sharwil will be? Thanks 🙏🏼 😊 .
Really enjoyed your video and appreciate what you are doing with avocados. Thank you! I look forward to more of your content in the future!
I’m in NE Florida and have been experimenting with some avo grafting here the past few years. We get some cold weather so I’ve mostly been sticking 14:24 with cold-hardy varieties like Mexicola Grande, Brogdon, Fuerte, and James Bacon. One of my trees is now composed of those four varieties all growing on a seedling rootstock i started about three years ago. I’m hoping to add another variety to it this Fall; would you like to trade some scionwood?
Great video nice fruit trees keep it up👍👍👍🌱🌳 new friend here from Philippines
Wow, most of those avocado trees fruit straight away! I have 2 Hass, 1 Bacon and 1 Wurtz. I use organic compost, chips and fertiliser, and water them most days. Hoping they start fruiting soon.
Yes. All the nuturing and attention pay off but dont forget, San Diego climate is just perfect for avocados. Am jealous. Lol
Just subscribed Will. Keep up the great videos
The Elsinore Gardener love your avocado videos too sir!
Thanks for the infos,
What are the fertilizer (Organic?) your using?
Maybe you can do an episode on fertilizing your avocado trees...
Mostly organic..Citritone.. Azmicote.. and his one brand sold at Home Depot which I cant recall the name but I will update when I find it. Its one if those fertilizers with the 6 micro ingredients. Thanks...yes I am long overdue on a video on fertilizing but after your request I will do so very soon
Thanks man.... I am getting my soil ready to plant my avocado plant which my Dad gave me. Thanks for letting us know about the coco shells. Nice trees. Please share about pruning a tree in a future vid.
I am in Chula Vista too, I been looking for Gem and can’t find anywhere.
excellent
Good video. Nice trees. This is becoming a passion of mine. What type of wood chips do you use under your trees and where do you get it?
crashes82 I get it from my local landfill. It about $7 a truck load but I don’t have my truck anymore so I pay $1 per bag or container regardless if size. Not sure of the type but I have seen ppl use the ref bark mulch or Coco shells. Thanks for watching. I got all of my information from TH-cam.
I just planted 2 avacado trees in half whiskey barrels similar to yours. And tips for drainage. They have 4 large holes at the bottom but I feel it’s not draining super well.
Scott Williams what kind of soil? It could be retaining too much water if it is a soil with too much organic matter. Search TH-cam and watch Garys videos on growing avocados. He is from Laguna Hills nursery
Thank you for sharing your update. A+
aftermx thanks!
Awesome avocado collection. What type of fertilizer do you recommend to use?
Christopher Christopher find a balance blend in the winter. Like Dr Kellogs. I like Jobes Organic or Citritone for summer and fall
Hi Will..how long do you plan to keep the ventilation tube in the ground?
James T Nguyen
I will not remove it.
Hows the pinkerton avacado tree doing? And the gem? Would love to see an update
Anthony Lopez Ill be sure to update soon. Thanks
Are you propagating any of your Avocados? I'm trying to air layer my Nabal right now but I'm not sure if it's going to take. Looking for a Reed that doesn't break the bank.
How many times per week, do you water your newly transplanted avocado trees? I bought some 7 gallons and 15 gallons. Just starting out as a farmer.
Sorry so late. Once a week..2-3 times a week in the summer
Where do you buy the trees? I bought my at Home Depot 3 yrs ago and no fruit.
Maddock nursery in Fallbrook is the best and cheapest. Make sure to visit the growing fields not the main nursery! I have a contact number for a guy who can tell you what they gave available.. much more varieties than Home Depot. I have a few trees from Home Depot that are thriving but it's best to replace the soil
Where do you buy your trees? I'm in San Diego.
Edna Morton I like Maddock nursery in Fallbrook the best. Great trees at wholesale prices. A Reed is from Armstrong. A Jan Boyce Home Depot
@@socalbackyardgardener are you doing any cuttings? I'm looking for a Reed and Fuerte.
Will..can you help me grafting budwood onto a citrus tree?
James T Nguyen
Where are you located?
I'm in San Jose, California (hot in-land temps peak in late August). It's 7/5/20 now. Can I graft now or wait? If wait, when?
fogwad you can graft anytime time of year. Some say the best time is whenever you have budwood. That being said Spring and fall is the best
@@socalbackyardgardener Thanks for the reply. I'll wait until this November/December. I have a co-worker who commented that he grafts to the main trunks occasionally. If you have done this, can you detail a recommended cut shapes on the branch and trunk?
Thanks again.
fogwad I haven’t grafted to the main trunk. Search for t-bud grafting for an explanation as I have not perfected that graft yet
Unfortunately due to the Citrus Greening Disease ( Huanglongbing aka HLB ) it is illegal for us to ship personally propagated citrus trees outside of our quarantine area. The potential to spread this deadly disease by sharing cuttings is too great. For more info en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrus_greening_disease also see th-cam.com/video/gqyQZSKHyBQ/w-d-xo.html . My compliments to your wonderful collection of avocado trees and how you have saved some of them when they were in decline.
Richard Mang I started ordering Citrus budwood the right way.. from CCPP. Thanks
That is wonderful! :)
Beautiful trees brother! I have been looking for a Reed avocado tree I’m in Arizona zone 9b-10 where you growing? Would you possibly know where I could get one? Keep doing yo thang and stay up..
Original Turtle home depot or Lowes carry the Reeds at times. If it is not in stock they can have it delivered to your local store. Where are you located?
Will Thomas Arizona 9b
Original Turtle its a trip that ppl are surprised that someone who looks like us are into gardening
Chula Vista Backyard Gardener Lol I hear you brother we the original gardeners farmers all that! I’m Still looking for that reed avocado stay up..
Original Turtle are you into grafting? You can graft Reed onto your tree. Or order one online
Wow!!! Amazing work with all your avocado trees and so happy to see your GEM avocado growing so nice 👍 thanks for sharing 👍👍let me know if you are interested in doing a Collab!!
Thanks. I would love to do a colab. Let me know how this would work. Thanks for watching! The Gem is doing well.
Which one taste the best? I got some Bacon this year. Lighter and much different than store bought. Loved growing my own.
Slick Rock
I lost all but one Bacon this year and strangely it is a darker green shiny skin and a lot larger than last year. Its weird. I wish I could post a picture. Btw I think the Reeds taste best followed by Hass.
@@socalbackyardgardener Squirrels were picking them off so I harvested them in August. I still have 2 Bacon's hidden that got larger that the critters missed.
Slick Rock how did they taste in August?
@@socalbackyardgardener I picked 2 or 3 at time, and rescued the ones the squirrel's dragged away. They took about three weeks to ripen. They were way different than store bought in texture and taste. I would say they were similar to Hass, but lighter. I have 2 seeds coming up from the tree, and soaked the others and hoping they come up as well.
Slick Rock I ended up waiting until late January and early February to harvest the Bacons and they were excellent. Find those bags on Amazon and cover them this year
Sir avacado plant need how compose
Where did you get the Kahaluu scion?
MrRamiroa
From a guy on the tropical fruit forum. His username is CA Hockey. He has many varieties for the best prices. I just messaged him today as I want to experiment with grafting in the fall
@@socalbackyardgardener is the guy Socal local?
MrRamiroa yes he is from OC. The first time I met up with him in Escondido the next year he shipped them to me overnight. I will ask him if he is ok with me sharing his email address
Will Thomas is there a link to the forum or do you know what avocado varieties he has? Thanks
Ryan Prijic
tropicalfruitforum.com/
he hasn’t replied to my emails or forum messages yet this year. Ill try him again tonight. He has many varieties at various times. I got Nabal, Jan Boyce, Sir Prize, Kahalu’u, and Gem from him last year