Avocado brownies. Totally best. 1 1/2 to 2 well done avocado 1 3/4 c sugar. 2 t vanilla 2 eggs. Mix with. 2 c flour. 1/2 c cocoa powder 1 t soda. Speck salt. 1/4 c milk. Bake 24 min. At 350
This is the best avocado tree care video online. I have a 40 foot avocado tree in my yard and I've been sticking seeds in pots and one of them starting growing an avocado tree that is now a year old. I moved it closer to direct sunlight and the leaves are curling and from you video I realized the problem I'm having with my 6 inch avocado tree (too much direct sunlight) so I'm going to put it back under the canopy where it was originally and doing fine. This makes more sense now. Thank you! Thank you!
Wow, I appreciate the kinds words! Avocados are so wonderful once they're grown, but MAN, they're sensitive when they're young. Glad this could help with your baby avo! 😊
That's crazy! I'm watching one of your videos right now and snacking on mulch 😜. Seriously though, thanks! You're so intuitive, I think your avos are in great hands.
So great to see the avocado trees growing SO VERY WELL since I last visited The Busy Gardener homestead! Looking forward to our next tour!! Charles :-)
This is one of the most comprehensive videos I’ve seen on growing avocado trees and I feel like I’ve watched them all! Thank you for sharing all this helpful info. I know I’ll be coming back to it as I update our own backyard garden 🌳
My friend has a very old avocado tree, probably planted in the 70s. Fruits stay all year because he does not harvest it all. Squirrels are my competition. Very creamy avocado, better than any avocados in the the market. My friends said so. I start planting the seeds lately and the trees are like 2 feet high. I started about 3 months ago. I'm so excited. Growing up in Asia, we slice avocado in cubes, mix with milk and sugar, plus add ice cubes. We called it fruit salad
Tons of varieties of avocados are WAY better tasting than Hass! That said, be ready for the fruit of your self-planted to taste different than the fruit from the parent tree. Each one will be distinct. Might not be as good, but you might discover another winner!
Something to note, I live in Santa Rosa, CA on adobe hard pact clay (can break a shovel in the summertime, cracks like the desert). I was concerned about growing avocados in it but I did it anyway. I did use the mound effect, i planted them only half way in the ground, mounded around and covered with mulch. We had 14 inches of rain in 2 weeks here a month ago and everything survived fine. I have about 20 trees and they are all alive, only tree that ever gave me issues is the hass but that's alright too. We had 105* F for many days this summer, only the branches that got hit with that SW sunlight all day were burned, I should have painted those.
Thanks you for such an extensive breakdown on growing avocados. My tree has suffered badly from sunburn so I’ll definitely white wash this season. Thank you!👍
Glad it helped! Avocados probably benefit from whitewashing more than any other fruit tree I've got! Code: BUSY10 gets you 10% off on IV Organics if you go that route
I've been killing my avocado trees. You finally pointed out something very few videos mention, the sun damage. It's the only reason I can think of that's killing my trees. Thanks for the video. I'll make up some shade for them
I like to put sliced avocado on a warm bed of rice, then sprinkle with garlic salt. But most of the time I make Guac or just cut it in half and eat it with a spoon, sprinkled with garlic salt of course. Glad you mentioned about letting the leaves lie. Been doing that since I planted it, almost twenty years now. You would think it would be a Mountain of leaves but it breaks down and keeps the soil rich.
My grandmother lived on an avocado ranch in the 70’s and the trees always had a healthy layer of leaves under the drip lines and the trees were so huge (as a child?)… they allowed the drip line branches to arch down almost to the ground and it was like a playhouse for us under the canopies. I had no idea that avocados were so expensive … I can’t believe we didn’t have avocados every day back then! If my parents were still alive, I’d probably lecture them about that… lol. Good times.
Avocado is so much so much so much for people who has ACDT, any type of burning incide of of tummy, skin problem, and special needs for Cancer patients. It reduce burning and all acid problem….keep doing this is very holy action to save many 😊
During the first 30 seconds or so of the video, I thought that I had chosen another audition for the Home and Garden Channel. However, this one actually didn't end up being so at all. Good information presented without excessive gestures and/or nauseating ebullience... Hard to come by these days. Well done.
Thanks for sharing all your knowledge 💕👍 I enjoy them making guacamole, putting on tacos, burgers, salads (every night), sandwiches. Pretty much everything hah. We're spoiled here in California to have such a good supply. I'm on my 2nd avacado tree now. First one got burnt and blown by wind. This one I've kept in pot to move around. Will plant in the next year I think. May transfer to large pot 1st
Thanks, Jonny! We are super spoiled here in CA (when it comes to growing, anyway). Your avocado will benefit from the largest container you put it in, (though planted in the ground is always better if the climate supports it). Great to hear you've got some success on the way!
I live in Florida and I have an avocado tree that I have been growing for a couple of years now. It bolted and got really tall and only had leaves towards the top. I read that if you cut the top off and place a small cup on top, it will force new growth in other places on the plant. Fast forward from about 3 weeks ago when I made the cut it now has new growth on the tree n spots it never has before. I seen someone a few neighborhoods over have a huge avocado tree in their yard. I didn’t see a second one. It had more fruit on it than I’m sure those people could eat. I never seen an avocado tree in person with fruit on it. It’s was honestly amazing to see. I’m hoping I won’t need to get another plant to get mine to start putting off fruit. I don’t even know what type I have since I have a plant lady in my neighborhood that sell seedlings for dirt cheap and I got from her and never really checked. I’m sure I can ask her assuming she would know but that seems like such a process to have to do. 😅
I had little idea what I was doing when I started squash. I dumped everything into compost and put seeds on top. Including an avacado seed. Surprised to find a plant while weeding. I did everything you said was required for good avacado growth unintentionally. Guess we’re learning how to graft next.
Thank you for this informative video. I had a young avocado doing really well in my zone 10a yard. We removed a large olive tree and now my avocado has died. The tree was giving a protective shade during our hot 95 degree days and we took it away. I am so sad but now I know better and will plant a few in my yard where they will receive dappled light. Thank you. Melinda
Melinda, that's such a bummer! Avocados are just so sensitive when they're young. I'm solidly recommend both covering with some sort of shade cloth, and definitely painting with a quality whitewash like IV organic to protect the tender young trunk. Video here: th-cam.com/video/_kDX-ZTOsPY/w-d-xo.html IV Organic get 10% off with code: BUSY10 at ivorganics.com/store/
I planted a littlecado last spring it was a tiny 2 foot or less twig with couple of leaves, really didn’t look promising lol. One year later it’s at least 5 feet tall and very dense. It’s pretty much In full sun but I do white wash it and I did plant it on a mound.
Very informative and detailed. I bought a grafted gem avocado plant ( It was just about 2 feet tall) in April 2020 and planted it in a 60x60cm air pot. I feed it with a 8-8-8 organic fertilizer. How soon will it start to grow buds and fruit?
I am growing a Hass avocado tree that is now 6 ft tall. I began growing this avocado in March a 2024. I live near Mobile Alabama. I'm hoping it will survive this winter and keep thriving like it has been. I keep it well fertilized and in a flower pot above ground for now. I'm wondering when I should plan it in the ground. Any suggestions? Great video for a first time backyard Grower
Congrats on your growing avocado! I'm not sure how cold your lowest temps get, but consider wrapping your tree with frost cloth and incandescent Christmas lights to keep up the temps during the coldest days. I think a tree is fine to go into the ground from a pot whenever, given you don't disturb the roots too much. If your tree is fruiting, I'd wait till after you harvest before planting (no sense in losing wonderful avos!)
@@TheBusyGardener Kevin was eating Loquats right from his tree, do you grow those, too? He also showed us a caviar or finger lime and Buddha’s hand. What’s ripening in your garden?
I like nutty tasting avocados with medium hard skin. Shrimp cocktails, salads, burgers, and guacamole are my favorites. Lemon, powdered garlic and Redmons salt go well for guacamole. If you want the leftovers to last, drip some lemon juice over it and rest a seed on the middle with saran wrap, removing air before putting into the refrigerator.
One more question... Do I only "white wash" the trunk, branches and stems of the tree, or do I also white wash over the leaves too? 🤔 I'm confused... Still VERY new at all this! -Thanks!!!
Cameron, excellent overview on a topic where home growers need all the counsel they can get. I'm still struggling with my Hass avocado even after two years. I did some things right, but others wrong. For the best chance at success you want to do as much right as you can, and hence videos like this are invaluable. As someone who has been "through the wars", and felt the pain of loss/failure, but continued on to achieve success, you're in a better position to advice others about this difficult to grow tree.
G'day mate. Excellent video and so thorough. Guacamole is our preferred way to eat them here. I've had success with my young Hass Avocado in a large grow bag and I can move it when frosts are about to hit or we have extremely hot days here. Love your shade frame. Great idea! 👍 All the best, Daz.
Thank you! I know trees love growbags, but any thoughts on a plan once the bag deteriorates? That's the main reason I've (sadly) advised against grow bags for trees. Cheers!
@@TheBusyGardener G'day mate. My plan is to just have it in the bag while it is young and has a tougher time fighting the elements. I don't get snow here, but we get some nasty frosts and extreme Aussie heat. I'm assuming a bag will give me a couple of years at least and then I will put it in the ground where a passionfruit shades the lower section after midday onward. I will keep it at a manageable height and have a shade cloth or frost cover to throw over it when extreme weather is predicted. The things we do for our love of the garden. Keep up the fantastic work mate. I have not missed a video in a very long time (this and my old personal channel). All the best, Daz.
I live in La Grande, Oregon (6B zone) where temps range from -16F to 100F. I want so badly to grow avocados. It looks like I would have to grow them in a grow bag sitting on a dolly so I could roll them into a greenhouse as needed to avoid extreme temps and too much sun. Maybe next year.
Not sure if you’ll see this, but we just bought a home in Spain with a GIANT avocado tree in the yard. How can I know what variety we have? I’d like to learn more about growing/harvesting season and how to better care for it (which is what brought me here). Any advice greatly appreciated as I continue my TH-cam searches!
Avocados struggle when they get waterlogged, so ideally plant them in loose, rich, well-draining soil. If your native soil just won't drain well, plant them on a mound to ensure they can breathe
What a GREAT video! Thank you. 🙂 A couple quick questions: 1) I live on the central coast/Monterey Bay. We are just starting to reach our sunny and warm-hot days here now, but usually have a more temperate climate with plenty of fog throughout the year. I'm thinking that I'm over watering my Lamb Haas, but I don't know for sure. It is a young tree (about 4'-5' tall) and the small amount of leaves are starting to brown a little and look kind of droopy. I noticed today that some have already started falling off even. How can I tell if it's over-watering or the heat from our hotter days setting in, that's causing this? Any advice on how to help revitalize our little tree? 2) If I end up planting another avo tree nearby (to promote more fruit eventually), does the second tree need to be of the same variety... i.e. another Lamb Haas? My next door neighbor has a couple avo trees already planted and matured. I was kind of hoping that our little lamb might benefit from those established trees, once it is time to make fruit of it's own... but I'm not actually sure what type of trees he/they have. -Cheers!
What kind of avocado is best for nprth Florida (just south of Jacksonville)? South Florida varieties or the more cold hardy Mexico/California ones? I know what grew in Palm Beach County where I just moved from.
I want to set up a drip system for my avocado tree, but I don’t know what size of emitters to get, (gph) or how often to water them. I live in Southern California as well. Can you help me out with this?
Alabama here. I’m guessing we need to put them in pots and roll inside during winter? That’s going to be a problem since size is a problem. Guess I’ll continue to buy mine. I’ve started several from seed. Wondering about needing another now you mentioned it.
Q could I use orange tree leaves scattered around my new small avocado tree? It's too small to have a leaf drop of it's own. I have lots or orange tree leaves. I have a stressed out small Little Cado,, that didn't like the recent heat wave of107-115 degrees here in Sacramento CA. I tried to protect it with 2 beach umbrellas. I also purchased iv organics, which is not yet been delivered.
Actually, the first criterion for an avocado variety selection is the climate zone it needs. I live in the Lancaster, CA High Desert, in Zone 8 and so a Wurtz Zone 9 plant is going to have problems. The coldest we have had is 15 degrees for several weeks years ago that wiped out a lot of our plants, but the by far typical winter is mid 20s. So for me, I bought a Haas because it was at Costco cheap and some reports say it can take Zone 8, but also bought the Bacon avocado which is cold hardy and has opposing pollination to the Haas to crosspollinate.
Thanks for the tips. Just planted my avocado tree in my backyard in Australia. How often would you fertilise the tree with the nitrogen rich fertiliser? I love avocado on toast with butter and vegemite.
What is the best way to protect the avocado trees in the cold weather? Where we live, the typical winter weather is around 35° at night, but can drop as low as 15° sometimes. Thank you!
Oof, 15 degrees is REALLY low for most avocado. I'd treat this like I do my citrus and wrap with frost fabric, around those little incandescent Christmas lights for gentle heating.
I have avocado trees growing inside 25 gallon planters. Now, Japanese Clover is growing in the soil around the trunk base in each planter. Is this dangerous to the avocado trees, or does the clover act more like mulch?
Avocados do fine in full sun, but benefit from mid afternoon shade. Mine are out in the open, and I cover with some shade cloth anything over mid nineties. I also whitewash them
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Definitely less water than during hot periods. It's really a function of checking your soil for moisture. Wait for the top few inches to dry out a bit and then give water. My avocados in the ground only get water weekly during non summer months.
I place the mulch and just leave it year round because it promotes bio activity in the soil. If the soil remains too wet, that sounds like an issue with drainage
My grandma would take seed out ,put in a scoop cottage cheese,a dollop of horseradish ,and a tiny bead of ketchup on the horseradish, looks pretty like xmas colors , and taste so good ,you must try.
Thanks for the video. I have some questions. The first is: Is simultaneous cross-pollination more efficient between two different verieties of avocado trees in the same field? Or can it also be done efficiently between trees of the same verieties? Which one is better? . Second: If it were better for simultaneous cross-pollination between two different verieties of avocado trees, which veriety would you prefer as the veriety that blooms simultaneously as a male and the Haas veriety as a female? Third: If we have a field with 100 trees totally, what is the appropriate number of male trees that correspond to the appropriate number of female trees or rather what is the ratio between them? What is the optimal distribution map for the distribution of those 100 trees in the field? Thank you very much in advance.
Good questions. I'll answer what I can! You'll get the greatest amount of fruit set if you've got a mix of A-type and B-type flowers. It's true that in SoCal, you can plant a single A-type and get fruit because of how their flowers will function. But having both types should give a 25% higher yield than planting one type alone. I'd also plant multiple cultivars (multiple a-type and multiple different B-types) for greatest production and variety. I'm not sure or proportions of how many B-type you should plant to ensure solid pollination, but I imagine planting them in blocks of 1 b-type to every 4 a-types should be sufficient if they're close enough for the bees to make the jump. Good luck!
So hard to know, without seeing it. Generally speaking, splitting the other "trunks" off will kill them unless there is significant root structure attached.
That's probably much too close for avocados. They'll live, but I think you're going to have to baby them a lot to keep them alive. They're pretty sensitive trees
This is so good Any suggestions for growing avacados. I just bought a dwarf “little cado”, a hass type A, and a “fuerte” type B. Do they do well on a slope in the inland southern ca area. San Bernardino county?
Nice buys! They do fine on slopes, but you do need to build up a little berm on the downhill side to keep water from running off and to prevent erosion
Can I send you a picture of my two avocado trees that are still in the original pots because I don’t want to Kill the avocado tree again after planting. I’m in Southern California.
I seen quite a few, this was the best one so far, meaning from planting to grow, to harvest. I watched a couple of videos where people said it was scary. it's so bizarre. I bought a reed and a bacon a year ago from home Depot. people on videos said the potting soil is bad. I wish I would have known that a year ago. one got root rot and today I just went through the whole repotting process, using the standard technique of cutting, 50/50 hydrogen peroxide, peat moss and perlite. there are year old, and the one is pretty skinny. I'm afraid to plant them for fear they will die. based on one video I believe planting on a mound is the better way to go, even a foot or two above ground level.
Avocados are a bit scary! But definitely get it in the ground if you can. I don't like anything in a pot unless you have the time/energy to baby it. That said, I think avocados are worth the trouble. Good luck on getting these into fruiting maturity!
I like avocado sliced on an Italian roast beef sandwich on a beautiful french roll. Or on a honey turkey breast sandwich with some bacon. And I adore guacamole or slices of avocado on Mexican food.
In the Philippines where I’m from we eat the avocados with condense milk. Avocado shake and add condense milk to it in the Philippines is what I always get.
Wow! You have answer all my questions! Even though I never asked you! 😂 I really love how you explained everything! I live in an apartment and I git 4 avo plants! They’re so adorable!! You’re so awesome! You have great energy!! In your new sub! 🙏 thank you
My 3-year-old, potted avocado tree appears healthy, but has become very "leggy." Many of the branches are over 3 feet long, but they are bare starting from the trunk, and then lots of leaves near the ends of the branches. They are hanging low. I'm told that trees should not be allowed to bow down or even go horizontal. Should i prune these branches back?
Couple questions on pruning: - I've seen a technique that crops the new growth on the top, which will then cause it to re-grow with more branches coming out at that particular point. Do you recommend this? - Also, I noticed a small leaf growing out just underneath a main branch that reminds me of like an inverted "sucker" on a tomato plant. I just plucked one of these off my young Fuerte by hand. Any tips on that? Thanks for the great video!
As a general rule, pinching top growth is going to stimulate growth on the sides. Any avocado I grow is going to be topped at 12 feet or so out of necessity, so no issue there. On the "sucker", I'd see how it develops. The canopy of an avocado isn't the same as a tomato, so it may end up being desirable growth. Watch and prune it if it turns out to grow something you don't want!
Great video tutorial, perhaps the best I've watched to date, and I've watched a lot of them! I'm in deep south Florida 10a/10b region and I recently purchased a young Ooh La La avocado also known as a Super Hass. Was wondering if you're familiar with this variety as it was suggested to me as a very good potted patio breed. Any info would be appreciated. Keep up with the great tutorials! We have many potted citrus and berries that we grow on our back patio!
Thanks! I'm not familiar with particular cultivar. That said, most avocados can be planted in a container, and will do best with a wide container to support their shallow roots. The soil mix matters, and rather than potting soil, consider a sandy/loam medium. It won't break down over time, is loose soil, and is ideal. If trying to cut down on weight, you can add up to 50% organic material by volume, but you will experience settling over time if you do.
Could you use manure instead of a balance 10 - 10 - 10 ? Since is organic? What is those ratios for chicken and cow manures? Thank you for informative video. Well done.
Great question! Steer manure is 1-1-1, but chicken manure is all over the place because of shavings and other things that get mixed in as it's scooped. It isn't especially balanced. But if you've got nothing else available, it's better than nothing. I wouldn't recommend it because of variability if you can help it
I'm growing a couple plants from pits of grocery store avocadoes we ate. Both are ~2 years old and 4-5 feet tall and potted still. I am considering putting them in ground. Is there a chance they will eventually fruit? Or are seeds of store bought edible ones infertile or unable to eventually fruit (as I've heard from some folks)? Great video and love the channel. I'm a small backyard grower in Sacramento.
Thanks, Daniel! They will likely fruit, but it'll take a LONG time when grown from seed (maybe 7 years), and the fruit may or may not possess the same characteristics as the parent plants it came from. So, could be a dud, but could be the next Hass! For the average backyard grower, I'd recommend buying a plant of a desired variety to address the reasons above, and treat your trees from seed as an experiment!
@@TheBusyGardener With regards to needing a canopy - if we start it under the shade of an existing tree that we are planning on cutting down, then cut that tree down after a year or two.
great video on avocados! I have 5 in my backyard in zone 9b (sacramento) that are 3-4 years of age and its nice that you touched on all the things I took into consideration. I have mine built up 1.25ft above grade (overkill maybe) and in 5-6ft wide circular retainer wall beds. And I use a thick mulch and decent feedings from our homemade compost heaps from our chickens. Finally have our first fruit sets from our SirPrize and Mexicola this year. Our 2 Fuerte's and Lamb Hass are doing great, just did not set fruit. But its been a fun journey with them cause I learned a lot while nursing them when they were young. I can now concentrate more hopefully on our other 15+ fruit trees. Hope your Hass keeps all that fruit on it! Growing avocado trees are a great retirement plan, the way prices are now a days! :)
That's so cool, Kevin! Avocados are WONDERFUL, and pretty terrific once established. It's the getting them there that's tough. I think the mound is a GREAT idea and totally not overkill compared to the mounds some commercial growers do.
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Did not know that the sun cause so much burning on the leaves.
Is it ok to plant avacado small trees now. Like 6-10 gal bucket ones. It’s October. Would that be ok in zone 10a? Inland empire CA
Avocado brownies. Totally best. 1 1/2 to 2 well done avocado 1 3/4 c sugar. 2 t vanilla 2 eggs. Mix with. 2 c flour. 1/2 c cocoa powder 1 t soda. Speck salt. 1/4 c milk. Bake 24 min. At 350
This is the best avocado tree care video online. I have a 40 foot avocado tree in my yard and I've been sticking seeds in pots and one of them starting growing an avocado tree that is now a year old. I moved it closer to direct sunlight and the leaves are curling and from you video I realized the problem I'm having with my 6 inch avocado tree (too much direct sunlight) so I'm going to put it back under the canopy where it was originally and doing fine. This makes more sense now. Thank you! Thank you!
Wow, I appreciate the kinds words! Avocados are so wonderful once they're grown, but MAN, they're sensitive when they're young. Glad this could help with your baby avo! 😊
Watching this as I’m eating an avocado and learning how to care for my two newly planted avocado trees. Great video!
That's crazy! I'm watching one of your videos right now and snacking on mulch 😜. Seriously though, thanks! You're so intuitive, I think your avos are in great hands.
So great to see the avocado trees growing SO VERY WELL since I last visited The Busy Gardener homestead! Looking forward to our next tour!! Charles :-)
Yes! Last time this Hass was struggling, and now it's producing!
This is one of the most comprehensive videos I’ve seen on growing avocado trees and I feel like I’ve watched them all! Thank you for sharing all this helpful info. I know I’ll be coming back to it as I update our own backyard garden 🌳
Thanks for the encouragement!
@@TheBusyGardener ALL avocado trees should come with a tag encouraging buyers to view this video - it is that comprehensive.
Avocado sandwich with a generous splash of honey. Heavenly!!!
Oooh, that sounds like a tasty combo! 😋
Straight out of the its shell. Thats is one my favorites. I also love it on sandwiches and eggs. Egg sandwiches are my absolute favorite 😋
My friend has a very old avocado tree, probably planted in the 70s. Fruits stay all year because he does not harvest it all. Squirrels are my competition. Very creamy avocado, better than any avocados in the the market. My friends said so. I start planting the seeds lately and the trees are like 2 feet high. I started about 3 months ago. I'm so excited. Growing up in Asia, we slice avocado in cubes, mix with milk and sugar, plus add ice cubes. We called it fruit salad
Tons of varieties of avocados are WAY better tasting than Hass! That said, be ready for the fruit of your self-planted to taste different than the fruit from the parent tree. Each one will be distinct. Might not be as good, but you might discover another winner!
Something to note, I live in Santa Rosa, CA on adobe hard pact clay (can break a shovel in the summertime, cracks like the desert). I was concerned about growing avocados in it but I did it anyway. I did use the mound effect, i planted them only half way in the ground, mounded around and covered with mulch. We had 14 inches of rain in 2 weeks here a month ago and everything survived fine. I have about 20 trees and they are all alive, only tree that ever gave me issues is the hass but that's alright too. We had 105* F for many days this summer, only the branches that got hit with that SW sunlight all day were burned, I should have painted those.
Thanks you for such an extensive breakdown on growing avocados. My tree has suffered badly from sunburn so I’ll definitely white wash this season.
Thank you!👍
Glad it helped! Avocados probably benefit from whitewashing more than any other fruit tree I've got! Code: BUSY10 gets you 10% off on IV Organics if you go that route
I've been killing my avocado trees. You finally pointed out something very few videos mention, the sun damage. It's the only reason I can think of that's killing my trees. Thanks for the video. I'll make up some shade for them
I love that! Thanks for the encouragement and sharing what's been going on for you😊
I like to put sliced avocado on a warm bed of rice, then sprinkle with garlic salt. But most of the time I make Guac or just cut it in half and eat it with a spoon, sprinkled with garlic salt of course. Glad you mentioned about letting the leaves lie. Been doing that since I planted it, almost twenty years now. You would think it would be a Mountain of leaves but it breaks down and keeps the soil rich.
Daniel, you're making me hungry...
My grandmother lived on an avocado ranch in the 70’s and the trees always had a healthy layer of leaves under the drip lines and the trees were so huge (as a child?)… they allowed the drip line branches to arch down almost to the ground and it was like a playhouse for us under the canopies. I had no idea that avocados were so expensive … I can’t believe we didn’t have avocados every day back then! If my parents were still alive, I’d probably lecture them about that… lol. Good times.
Avocado is so much so much so much for people who has ACDT, any type of burning incide of of tummy, skin problem, and special needs for Cancer patients. It reduce burning and all acid problem….keep doing this is very holy action to save many 😊
During the first 30 seconds or so of the video, I thought that I had chosen another audition for the Home and Garden Channel. However, this one actually didn't end up being so at all. Good information presented without excessive gestures and/or nauseating ebullience... Hard to come by these days. Well done.
I appreciate the encouragement James!
Thanks for sharing all your knowledge 💕👍 I enjoy them making guacamole, putting on tacos, burgers, salads (every night), sandwiches. Pretty much everything hah. We're spoiled here in California to have such a good supply. I'm on my 2nd avacado tree now. First one got burnt and blown by wind. This one I've kept in pot to move around. Will plant in the next year I think. May transfer to large pot 1st
Thanks, Jonny! We are super spoiled here in CA (when it comes to growing, anyway). Your avocado will benefit from the largest container you put it in, (though planted in the ground is always better if the climate supports it). Great to hear you've got some success on the way!
I live in Florida and I have an avocado tree that I have been growing for a couple of years now. It bolted and got really tall and only had leaves towards the top. I read that if you cut the top off and place a small cup on top, it will force new growth in other places on the plant. Fast forward from about 3 weeks ago when I made the cut it now has new growth on the tree n spots it never has before. I seen someone a few neighborhoods over have a huge avocado tree in their yard. I didn’t see a second one. It had more fruit on it than I’m sure those people could eat. I never seen an avocado tree in person with fruit on it. It’s was honestly amazing to see. I’m hoping I won’t need to get another plant to get mine to start putting off fruit. I don’t even know what type I have since I have a plant lady in my neighborhood that sell seedlings for dirt cheap and I got from her and never really checked. I’m sure I can ask her assuming she would know but that seems like such a process to have to do. 😅
Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge. You’ve inspired me to grow avacados from seed and grafted ones as well!!
I'm glad to hear it! Let's go!
I had little idea what I was doing when I started squash. I dumped everything into compost and put seeds on top. Including an avacado seed. Surprised to find a plant while weeding. I did everything you said was required for good avacado growth unintentionally. Guess we’re learning how to graft next.
Very informative. I have been trying to find a place where to get very detail information. I glad I found you. Thank you
Thank you for this informative video. I had a young avocado doing really well in my zone 10a yard. We removed a large olive tree and now my avocado has died. The tree was giving a protective shade during our hot 95 degree days and we took it away. I am so sad but now I know better and will plant a few in my yard where they will receive dappled light. Thank you. Melinda
Melinda, that's such a bummer! Avocados are just so sensitive when they're young. I'm solidly recommend both covering with some sort of shade cloth, and definitely painting with a quality whitewash like IV organic to protect the tender young trunk. Video here: th-cam.com/video/_kDX-ZTOsPY/w-d-xo.html IV Organic get 10% off with code: BUSY10 at ivorganics.com/store/
Love it in Ceasar Salads with croutons, lettuce, dressing, artichoke hearts & either chicken or without. ❤
I planted a littlecado last spring it was a tiny 2 foot or less twig with couple of leaves, really didn’t look promising lol. One year later it’s at least 5 feet tall and very dense. It’s pretty much In full sun but I do white wash it and I did plant it on a mound.
I love to hear it! You're giving it that early protection to your tree and it's thriving 😀
I have a 7 year avocado that is looking really sad and yellow. Your video gave me hope that I can turn things around. Thank you!
Very informative and detailed. I bought a grafted gem avocado plant ( It was just about 2 feet tall) in April 2020 and planted it in a 60x60cm air pot. I feed it with a 8-8-8 organic fertilizer. How soon will it start to grow buds and fruit?
Avocados are a bit slow, and you're looking at 3-4 years from a "5 gallon" tree like you've got.
@@TheBusyGardener Thanks for the speedy reply. I have to be very patient then.
I am growing a Hass avocado tree that is now 6 ft tall. I began growing this avocado in March a 2024. I live near Mobile Alabama. I'm hoping it will survive this winter and keep thriving like it has been. I keep it well fertilized and in a flower pot above ground for now. I'm wondering when I should plan it in the ground. Any suggestions? Great video for a first time backyard Grower
Congrats on your growing avocado! I'm not sure how cold your lowest temps get, but consider wrapping your tree with frost cloth and incandescent Christmas lights to keep up the temps during the coldest days. I think a tree is fine to go into the ground from a pot whenever, given you don't disturb the roots too much. If your tree is fruiting, I'd wait till after you harvest before planting (no sense in losing wonderful avos!)
Now I want to grow an avocado, too! You are a wealth of knowledge and experience! Another amazing video. Thanks, again!!
Thanks! Avocados have been THE HARDEST, so I'm glad to share the hard earned lessons
@@TheBusyGardener Kevin was eating Loquats right from his tree, do you grow those, too? He also showed us a caviar or finger lime and Buddha’s hand. What’s ripening in your garden?
i use avocado as topping for soups,, all my favorite soups
I like nutty tasting avocados with medium hard skin. Shrimp cocktails, salads, burgers, and guacamole are my favorites. Lemon, powdered garlic and Redmons salt go well for guacamole. If you want the leftovers to last, drip some lemon juice over it and rest a seed on the middle with saran wrap, removing air before putting into the refrigerator.
Please talk about growing avocado in the containers. Thanks
Sounds like only when it is small. You need the Wurtz dwarf variety for a pot.
One more question... Do I only "white wash" the trunk, branches and stems of the tree, or do I also white wash over the leaves too? 🤔 I'm confused... Still VERY new at all this! -Thanks!!!
Avocados from the store ripen leaving then on the counter, thank you for your help!!
All avocados ripen off the tree. The ones in the store are actively ripening the minute they're picked and shipped.
Cameron, excellent overview on a topic where home growers need all the counsel they can get. I'm still struggling with my Hass avocado even after two years. I did some things right, but others wrong. For the best chance at success you want to do as much right as you can, and hence videos like this are invaluable. As someone who has been "through the wars", and felt the pain of loss/failure, but continued on to achieve success, you're in a better position to advice others about this difficult to grow tree.
Thank you! It's such a disappointment to lose a tree, I'm hoping this will help others see success without the heartache 😜
This was an excellent video, thank you for making it! This should be a series for each fruit
Thanks for the encouragement and idea!
G'day mate.
Excellent video and so thorough. Guacamole is our preferred way to eat them here. I've had success with my young Hass Avocado in a large grow bag and I can move it when frosts are about to hit or we have extremely hot days here. Love your shade frame. Great idea! 👍
All the best,
Daz.
Thank you! I know trees love growbags, but any thoughts on a plan once the bag deteriorates? That's the main reason I've (sadly) advised against grow bags for trees. Cheers!
@@TheBusyGardener G'day mate.
My plan is to just have it in the bag while it is young and has a tougher time fighting the elements. I don't get snow here, but we get some nasty frosts and extreme Aussie heat. I'm assuming a bag will give me a couple of years at least and then I will put it in the ground where a passionfruit shades the lower section after midday onward. I will keep it at a manageable height and have a shade cloth or frost cover to throw over it when extreme weather is predicted.
The things we do for our love of the garden.
Keep up the fantastic work mate. I have not missed a video in a very long time (this and my old personal channel).
All the best,
Daz.
I like an avocado cut/mashed up (however) in a bowl, and then fill it with hot stew/soup. It gets all warm and yummy!
+William Stanley yes! I've had some tossed into chicken tortilla soup and it adds a tasty element
I just did an avocado cream recipe and it's the First Time i've ever eat a avocado, but I'm not regreting It! I enjoy eating my New recipe I did❤😊
Avocado ice cream is SOOOO creamy!
I live in La Grande, Oregon (6B zone) where temps range from -16F to 100F. I want so badly to grow avocados. It looks like I would have to grow them in a grow bag sitting on a dolly so I could roll them into a greenhouse as needed to avoid extreme temps and too much sun. Maybe next year.
Great video. Your happiness shines through 👍
I'm glad it does. The garden makes me happy!
Not sure if you’ll see this, but we just bought a home in Spain with a GIANT avocado tree in the yard. How can I know what variety we have? I’d like to learn more about growing/harvesting season and how to better care for it (which is what brought me here). Any advice greatly appreciated as I continue my TH-cam searches!
I did not see on your video about the best type of soil to plant in. Can you elaborate on that?
Avocados struggle when they get waterlogged, so ideally plant them in loose, rich, well-draining soil. If your native soil just won't drain well, plant them on a mound to ensure they can breathe
What a GREAT video! Thank you. 🙂
A couple quick questions:
1) I live on the central coast/Monterey Bay. We are just starting to reach our sunny and warm-hot days here now, but usually have a more temperate climate with plenty of fog throughout the year. I'm thinking that I'm over watering my Lamb Haas, but I don't know for sure. It is a young tree (about 4'-5' tall) and the small amount of leaves are starting to brown a little and look kind of droopy. I noticed today that some have already started falling off even. How can I tell if it's over-watering or the heat from our hotter days setting in, that's causing this? Any advice on how to help revitalize our little tree?
2) If I end up planting another avo tree nearby (to promote more fruit eventually), does the second tree need to be of the same variety... i.e. another Lamb Haas? My next door neighbor has a couple avo trees already planted and matured. I was kind of hoping that our little lamb might benefit from those established trees, once it is time to make fruit of it's own... but I'm not actually sure what type of trees he/they have.
-Cheers!
I've been contemplating planting an avocado tree in my yard, this video was super helpful!
Hey Sarah! Glad it was helpful! 😀
Great stuff!!! Well planned video with great comprehensive info. I’m going to try planting one again. Thank you! 😊
Awesome! Thank you! Avos can be so rewarding (literally) once they're established. Give it a shot!
Any recommendations for growing Northern California, Sacramento county ?
You explain the pruning so well! Thank you! I think I can actually do it now!! 👍👍
You've got this! Thanks for the encouragement
What kind of avocado is best for nprth Florida (just south of Jacksonville)? South Florida varieties or the more cold hardy Mexico/California ones? I know what grew in Palm Beach County where I just moved from.
Fresh and plain! Scoop out from the skin ❤
I want to set up a drip system for my avocado tree, but I don’t know what size of emitters to get, (gph) or how often to water them. I live in Southern California as well. Can you help me out with this?
Alabama here. I’m guessing we need to put them in pots and roll inside during winter? That’s going to be a problem since size is a problem. Guess I’ll continue to buy mine. I’ve started several from seed. Wondering about needing another now you mentioned it.
Yeah, sometimes it just makes sense to grow what you can grow and buy the rest. But definitely less satisfying!
Where in Alabama are you?
Q could I use orange tree leaves scattered around my new small avocado tree? It's too small to have a leaf drop of it's own. I have lots or orange tree leaves. I have a stressed out small Little Cado,, that didn't like the recent heat wave of107-115 degrees here in Sacramento CA. I tried to protect it with 2 beach umbrellas. I also purchased iv organics, which is not yet been delivered.
Hey Peter, definitely could use citrus leaves, but you'll benefit from a 2-4 inch layer of wood chip mulch!
Actually, the first criterion for an avocado variety selection is the climate zone it needs. I live in the Lancaster, CA High Desert, in Zone 8 and so a Wurtz Zone 9 plant is going to have problems. The coldest we have had is 15 degrees for several weeks years ago that wiped out a lot of our plants, but the by far typical winter is mid 20s. So for me, I bought a Haas because it was at Costco cheap and some reports say it can take Zone 8, but also bought the Bacon avocado which is cold hardy and has opposing pollination to the Haas to crosspollinate.
Thanks for the tips. Just planted my avocado tree in my backyard in Australia. How often would you fertilise the tree with the nitrogen rich fertiliser? I love avocado on toast with butter and vegemite.
What is the best way to protect the avocado trees in the cold weather? Where we live, the typical winter weather is around 35° at night, but can drop as low as 15° sometimes. Thank you!
Oof, 15 degrees is REALLY low for most avocado. I'd treat this like I do my citrus and wrap with frost fabric, around those little incandescent Christmas lights for gentle heating.
@@TheBusyGardener Thank you!
My hass avocado leaves are turning purple on under side of the leaves. is this normal or what. I can't find any thing about. Any help would be helpful
Great video
I have avocado trees growing inside 25 gallon planters. Now, Japanese Clover is growing in the soil around the trunk base in each planter. Is this dangerous to the avocado trees, or does the clover act more like mulch?
Can I use a clay spray for the avacado to help not to get sunburned?
I always been told to plant avocados in full sun. I'm in Texas tho and it seems like just a few hours of hot sun burns the leaves
Avocados do fine in full sun, but benefit from mid afternoon shade. Mine are out in the open, and I cover with some shade cloth anything over mid nineties. I also whitewash them
@@TheBusyGardener great info!
*Watch this Hass avocado used in our TWO INGREDIENT Guacamole recipe video at The Unhurried Farm: **th-cam.com/video/3pLPbxHa3L4/w-d-xo.html*
Let me know your favorite way to use avocados below!
Hi how much water during winter times. Planted in a container.
Definitely less water than during hot periods. It's really a function of checking your soil for moisture. Wait for the top few inches to dry out a bit and then give water. My avocados in the ground only get water weekly during non summer months.
Great video sir 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Thanks, bud!!
Thanks for video. Do I white wash the leaves too?
It's best to white wash leaves using a dilute spray vs painting it straight on. Thanks for watching! 😊
Very helpful!!! Thank you!!
I'm so glad to hear it! 😃
I noticed that as winter sets in, Mulch is not need it as much as in summer . . . Because it keeps soil too wet. Any suggestions ?
I place the mulch and just leave it year round because it promotes bio activity in the soil. If the soil remains too wet, that sounds like an issue with drainage
One of the best information give n video thank you
I appreciate it! Thanks for watching 😊
Good video. Ty. How long did you say it takes to start seeing fruit?
Can easily take 3-5 years or longer, depending on the tree, pollination, size of the initial tree, etc. It's definitely an investment of time!
My grandma would take seed out ,put in a scoop cottage cheese,a dollop of horseradish ,and a tiny bead of ketchup on the horseradish, looks pretty like xmas colors , and taste so good ,you must try.
Thanks for the video. I have some questions. The first is: Is simultaneous cross-pollination more efficient between two different verieties of avocado trees in the same field? Or can it also be done efficiently between trees of the same verieties? Which one is better? . Second: If it were better for simultaneous cross-pollination between two different verieties of avocado trees, which veriety would you prefer as the veriety that blooms simultaneously as a male and the Haas veriety as a female? Third: If we have a field with 100 trees totally, what is the appropriate number of male trees that correspond to the appropriate number of female trees or rather what is the ratio between them? What is the optimal distribution map for the distribution of those 100 trees in the field? Thank you very much in advance.
Good questions. I'll answer what I can! You'll get the greatest amount of fruit set if you've got a mix of A-type and B-type flowers. It's true that in SoCal, you can plant a single A-type and get fruit because of how their flowers will function. But having both types should give a 25% higher yield than planting one type alone. I'd also plant multiple cultivars (multiple a-type and multiple different B-types) for greatest production and variety. I'm not sure or proportions of how many B-type you should plant to ensure solid pollination, but I imagine planting them in blocks of 1 b-type to every 4 a-types should be sufficient if they're close enough for the bees to make the jump. Good luck!
I have a small tree which has 3 trunks. Must I cut off two trunks or is it possible to split then to continue growth with all three separate
So hard to know, without seeing it. Generally speaking, splitting the other "trunks" off will kill them unless there is significant root structure attached.
Plant, grow - harvest!
Is it possible to plant 3 grafted avocados into a half of barrel??
That's probably much too close for avocados. They'll live, but I think you're going to have to baby them a lot to keep them alive. They're pretty sensitive trees
Great video - lot of information no fluff
I love smoothies in it
This is so good
Any suggestions for growing avacados. I just bought a dwarf “little cado”, a hass type A, and a “fuerte” type B.
Do they do well on a slope in the inland southern ca area. San Bernardino county?
Nice buys! They do fine on slopes, but you do need to build up a little berm on the downhill side to keep water from running off and to prevent erosion
Can I send you a picture of my two avocado trees that are still in the original pots because I don’t want to Kill the avocado tree again after planting. I’m in Southern California.
Thank you so very much for a very informative & genuine video. Keep up the good work :-)
You're so welcome. Thanks for watching!
I seen quite a few, this was the best one so far, meaning from planting to grow, to harvest. I watched a couple of videos where people said it was scary. it's so bizarre. I bought a reed and a bacon a year ago from home Depot. people on videos said the potting soil is bad. I wish I would have known that a year ago.
one got root rot and today I just went through the whole repotting process, using the standard technique of cutting, 50/50 hydrogen peroxide, peat moss and perlite.
there are year old, and the one is pretty skinny. I'm afraid to plant them for fear they will die. based on one video I believe planting on a mound is the better way to go, even a foot or two above ground level.
Avocados are a bit scary! But definitely get it in the ground if you can. I don't like anything in a pot unless you have the time/energy to baby it. That said, I think avocados are worth the trouble. Good luck on getting these into fruiting maturity!
Very nice vidio, excellent explanation
I like avocado sliced on an Italian roast beef sandwich on a beautiful french roll. Or on a honey turkey breast sandwich with some bacon. And I adore guacamole or slices of avocado on Mexican food.
My mouth is watering... 😋
Can I get the fresh entres of the avokado
In the Philippines where I’m from we eat the avocados with condense milk. Avocado shake and add condense milk to it in the Philippines is what I always get.
Oooh, that sounds good and creamy!
This is so thorough! I thoroughly appreciate it 😉
So glad! And glad to see I'm not the only punny one around here
Do you have Mango tree?
What climates Sub-Tropical feels like?
Great avocado! Thank you for the useful information. I love to make homemade pizza with avocado topping but not with cheeses.
Oooh, interesting use!
Wow! You have answer all my questions! Even though I never asked you! 😂 I really love how you explained everything! I live in an apartment and I git 4 avo plants! They’re so adorable!! You’re so awesome! You have great energy!! In your new sub! 🙏 thank you
Wow, I appreciate the encouragement, and glad I could help! 😊
Oh you’re so welcome! I love you’re passion for the nature!! I do too! God bless you💕
My 3-year-old, potted avocado tree appears healthy, but has become very "leggy." Many of the branches are over 3 feet long, but they are bare starting from the trunk, and then lots of leaves near the ends of the branches. They are hanging low. I'm told that trees should not be allowed to bow down or even go horizontal. Should i prune these branches back?
Thank you , lots of good ideas.
Thanks for watching!
Would you make a video about why avocado trees do not grow straight, I get confused with the shape the way they grow.
do you know if the Wurtz avocado the same as a Gem-Hass avocado? The way you describe it is very similar.
Different! Has a similar harvest season to the Hass if I remember right
thank you this was so very very helpful
Couple questions on pruning: - I've seen a technique that crops the new growth on the top, which will then cause it to re-grow with more branches coming out at that particular point. Do you recommend this? - Also, I noticed a small leaf growing out just underneath a main branch that reminds me of like an inverted "sucker" on a tomato plant. I just plucked one of these off my young Fuerte by hand. Any tips on that? Thanks for the great video!
As a general rule, pinching top growth is going to stimulate growth on the sides. Any avocado I grow is going to be topped at 12 feet or so out of necessity, so no issue there.
On the "sucker", I'd see how it develops. The canopy of an avocado isn't the same as a tomato, so it may end up being desirable growth. Watch and prune it if it turns out to grow something you don't want!
@@TheBusyGardener got it, thanks for the reply! 👍🏼
Great video tutorial, perhaps the best I've watched to date, and I've watched a lot of them! I'm in deep south Florida 10a/10b region and I recently purchased a young Ooh La La avocado also known as a Super Hass. Was wondering if you're familiar with this variety as it was suggested to me as a very good potted patio breed. Any info would be appreciated. Keep up with the great tutorials! We have many potted citrus and berries that we grow on our back patio!
Thanks! I'm not familiar with particular cultivar. That said, most avocados can be planted in a container, and will do best with a wide container to support their shallow roots. The soil mix matters, and rather than potting soil, consider a sandy/loam medium. It won't break down over time, is loose soil, and is ideal. If trying to cut down on weight, you can add up to 50% organic material by volume, but you will experience settling over time if you do.
Could you use manure instead of a balance 10 - 10 - 10 ? Since is organic? What is those ratios for chicken and cow manures? Thank you for informative video. Well done.
Great question! Steer manure is 1-1-1, but chicken manure is all over the place because of shavings and other things that get mixed in as it's scooped. It isn't especially balanced. But if you've got nothing else available, it's better than nothing. I wouldn't recommend it because of variability if you can help it
I'm growing a couple plants from pits of grocery store avocadoes we ate. Both are ~2 years old and 4-5 feet tall and potted still. I am considering putting them in ground.
Is there a chance they will eventually fruit? Or are seeds of store bought edible ones infertile or unable to eventually fruit (as I've heard from some folks)?
Great video and love the channel. I'm a small backyard grower in Sacramento.
Thanks, Daniel! They will likely fruit, but it'll take a LONG time when grown from seed (maybe 7 years), and the fruit may or may not possess the same characteristics as the parent plants it came from. So, could be a dud, but could be the next Hass! For the average backyard grower, I'd recommend buying a plant of a desired variety to address the reasons above, and treat your trees from seed as an experiment!
@@TheBusyGardener thanks for the reply, info, and suggestions!!! I really enjoy your videos
@@dsperb7696 You bet!
What do we reckon to growing under a tree and then cutting the tree down?
?? Not sure what you're asking here.
@@TheBusyGardener With regards to needing a canopy - if we start it under the shade of an existing tree that we are planning on cutting down, then cut that tree down after a year or two.
Thank you so much great video ❤
Thanks for watching, Monique! 😊
Great tutorial!! I subscribed! 😊
Thanks so much! ☺️
We had an avocado tree in Hawaii. I used to eat the fruit just with ketchup or just with sugar. No preparation required!
Avos can stand alone just fine!
great video on avocados! I have 5 in my backyard in zone 9b (sacramento) that are 3-4 years of age and its nice that you touched on all the things I took into consideration. I have mine built up 1.25ft above grade (overkill maybe) and in 5-6ft wide circular retainer wall beds. And I use a thick mulch and decent feedings from our homemade compost heaps from our chickens. Finally have our first fruit sets from our SirPrize and Mexicola this year. Our 2 Fuerte's and Lamb Hass are doing great, just did not set fruit. But its been a fun journey with them cause I learned a lot while nursing them when they were young. I can now concentrate more hopefully on our other 15+ fruit trees. Hope your Hass keeps all that fruit on it! Growing avocado trees are a great retirement plan, the way prices are now a days! :)
That's so cool, Kevin! Avocados are WONDERFUL, and pretty terrific once established. It's the getting them there that's tough. I think the mound is a GREAT idea and totally not overkill compared to the mounds some commercial growers do.