@@frankyancy1347 Agreed, Frank. I’ve got several varieties in pots in my backyard. Far and away the Reed’s are outperforming the others. The others might be a year or two younger though.
The flavor analysis in the video is correct. This is the reason why it’s good to grow. Lots of Reed and lots of Hass as well as Nabal. Hass really does taste better all by itself with nothing added to it. Reed excellent as guacamole. I usually blend Hass and Reed when eating
My Reed is producing much better than Hass in Paso Robles Ca. Zone 8b elevation 2000. I am planting more Reed, Gem, Carmen, Gwen, Don Gillogly. All of those mention here is holding fruit on second years. Fruiting heavy. I have to thin them out. Most of my B varieties is also fruiting heavy. But because my trees is still young was not able to hold fruits this year. I am hoping next year it will able to hold fruits better.
Yes, unfortunately thinning out seems to be a necessary evil. Mine usually just drop their fruit in which case I should have just removed them so they can just grow. GEM & Gwen I had to remove the fruitlets because they wanted to keep them. I lost a GEM in the past because I didn't remove the fruitlets. 😢
@libertyontheland Can't seem to find the comment about having a fruiting Hass in Central Valley. Yes, once Hass is well established their productivity is just amazing. I still prefer Fuerte for flavor but I can see why Hass replaced them.
What’s your opinion, your comparison, between the Reed and the Nabal that you tasted? You’re in NorCal, correct? What do you think are the best harvest months for the Reed where you are. Is the oil content high or might it be better in a month?
Hi OC, I used to pick mine early and the same with Lamb instead of going to the store. Early they are still good but I think August and probably September for Lamb is better as the oil develops even more. To me Nabal tastes like a nutty Reed. Very similar!
(Had to step away.) Yes, I am in the Bay Area but about an hour from SF. Nabal is definitely excellent! Very rich! I can see why it is a favorite for many. Unfortunately up here some B pollinators such as Nabal, Sharwil, Stewart and SirPrize are less reliable producers. Even our A pollinators are not as heavily productive as they are in SoCal but some years we get lucky. For decades we mostly just grew Zutano, Bacon, Mexicola, Mexicola Grande and sometimes Fuerte.
Reed is my favorite. And I also like cheesecake more than chocolate cake! Perfect analogy
Thank you!
Reed is a definitely a must have in any yard.
Appreciate the support!
Yup. We've got 3 Reed trees. Wonderful fruit and gorgeous tree. And seems to take heat well.
Appreciate the input! Another reason why is does well in NorCal.
@@frankyancy1347 Agreed, Frank. I’ve got several varieties in pots in my backyard. Far and away the Reed’s are outperforming the others. The others might be a year or two younger though.
I had a Reed that grew 20 feet in 4 years!
Great video, wonderful taste test! Thanks for sharing!
Appreciate the support! Like your videos, I try to keep it fun.
The flavor analysis in the video is correct. This is the reason why it’s good to grow. Lots of Reed and lots of Hass as well as Nabal. Hass really does taste better all by itself with nothing added to it. Reed excellent as guacamole. I usually blend Hass and Reed when eating
Thanks for the feedback! Yes, Hass be eaten alone too which I often do especially when there is o only a little left over.
You can never have two many Reed trees. For the audience -They all grow narrow and upright and are suitable for high density planting
I read somewhere that supposedly they use less water. I haven't been to able to confirm that but it could be interesting for commercial growers.
My Reed is producing much better than Hass in Paso Robles Ca. Zone 8b elevation 2000. I am planting more Reed, Gem, Carmen, Gwen, Don Gillogly. All of those mention here is holding fruit on second years. Fruiting heavy. I have to thin them out. Most of my B varieties is also fruiting heavy. But because my trees is still young was not able to hold fruits this year. I am hoping next year it will able to hold fruits better.
@Betty599 Wonderful! What a collection!
Thanks fot sharing, watching and commenting
Yes, unfortunately thinning out seems to be a necessary evil. Mine usually just drop their fruit in which case I should have just removed them so they can just grow. GEM & Gwen I had to remove the fruitlets because they wanted to keep them. I lost a GEM in the past because I didn't remove the fruitlets. 😢
@libertyontheland
Can't seem to find the comment about having a fruiting Hass in Central Valley.
Yes, once Hass is well established their productivity is just amazing. I still prefer Fuerte for flavor but I can see why Hass replaced them.
What’s your opinion, your comparison, between the Reed and the Nabal that you tasted? You’re in NorCal, correct? What do you think are the best harvest months for the Reed where you are. Is the oil content high or might it be better in a month?
Hi OC, I used to pick mine early and the same with Lamb instead of going to the store. Early they are still good but I think August and probably September for Lamb is better as the oil develops even more.
To me Nabal tastes like a nutty Reed. Very similar!
(Had to step away.)
Yes, I am in the Bay Area but about an hour from SF.
Nabal is definitely excellent! Very rich! I can see why it is a favorite for many. Unfortunately up here some B pollinators such as Nabal, Sharwil, Stewart and SirPrize are less reliable producers. Even our A pollinators are not as heavily productive as they are in SoCal but some years we get lucky.
For decades we mostly just grew Zutano, Bacon, Mexicola, Mexicola Grande and sometimes Fuerte.
Grow both Reed and Nabal
yummy
Thanks for watching and for the support!