AVOCADO TREE PLANTING TIPS | IV Organic Sunblock 3-IN-1 For Trunk, Branches & Foliar Spray

[@salvadordominguez5925]

I am a commercial Avocado grower in Southern California, a couple of observations. That tree was definitely in poor shape, it had not been watered for some time, leafs were droopy. Ground should have been moist as well, otherwise the dry soil will take all moisture away from tree. Clay soul not the best soil to plant Avocados in to as they retain the moisture too long, and may cause Phitophera (root Rot) something Avocados are highly prone to getting. Definitely apply sun block, but don't apply to leafs, as this will inhibit photosynthesis. Also don't make a barrier to hold water against trunk, its best if you water slowly, small amounts and frequently, but allow soil to get dry so roots can take in oxygen, between irrigation. Otherwise interesting video.

[@rd4469]

@Salvador Dominguez What is the best way to grow an avocado tree in Zone 7b? Do I need a greenhouse?

[@salvadordominguez5925]

@@rd4469 Avocados are native to the Southern part of Mexico and Honduras. They can tolerate temperatures as low as 30* Fahrenheit, but much lower than that they will be damages. Lower than 27* for a few hours will kill it. So a Hothouse would be the only option. Hass likes to take up space, GEM is more upright and a smaller highly productive tree. Not sure if they are available to general public. Hope this helps.

[@rd4469]

@@salvadordominguez5925 Thank you. Yes, you helped alot!!

[@corsario305]

How much time before that tree gives fruit? are there ways to speed the process to obtain fruit?

[@jltluther15]

I'm in Ventura and I'd like to try a few GEM trees in my avocado orchard. Where can I find some?

[@IVOrganic]

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[@cutelittlepony9563]

This video really helped explain why my poor avocado has been struggling so hard. Thanks. I don't think it's to late to help it thrive.

[@cesariorodriguez2181]

Just the best chromatic Accordion player ever the first one ever to play this Accordion in the Rio Grand Valley

[@michealinak]

THANKS FOR SHOWING EVERYTHING HOW TO PLANT A TREE!! YOU ARE THE BEST TEACHER EVER!! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!

[@complexionapplication8555]

Awe little tree, I am happy you are free! 💕

[@shellygraham2194]

I just set you tube to auto play through all your videos. I'll be a pro- at least in my own mind. Your camera gals do a great job!!

[@IVOrganic]

I am glad that you are enjoying these videos Shelly! :-) This video was recorded by a neighbor a block away from my home that wanted to save this avocado tree that suffered significant sun-burn damage to the trunk. I'll have to visit that tree (and neighbor) soon to see it's progress. We all get better at gardening every year-- with a fresh start of ideas and concepts to make this our best growing season...EVER! Charles :-)

[@kavi14in]

Great illustrations. People like you... are needed more to save the Eco system.

[@rockers7889]

I been using the same fish fertilizer and everything it touches looks very strong and healthy mon

[@thearki-vist6050]

I’ve grown mine first one finally

[@benjamindelarosa3523]

Thanks for the most important tip for planting an avocado tree. I learnt it the hard way by losing an excellent plant! The top of the soil that the plant comes with must never be inserted beneath the surrounding soil or the plant will die! Now I usually leave about an inch above when planting to compensate for eventual settling in the hole.

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Benjamin de la Rosa, Thank you so much for the compliment! And you are sounding like a professional, already! Planting your tree "about an inch above when planting to compensate for eventual settling in the hole" is excellent advise. I'll have to remember to share that point in my next video publication! :-) Keep up the great work and thank you again for taking the time to write me! :-) Charles

[@krbn80]

Wow thats my favorite gardening outfit :D A tie would definitely be an overkill! Thanks for the informative video BTW! :)

[@tymcmullen9405]

And Last Step! And Another Tip! One Last Step! 😂 Thanks for the video going to try and plant soon! Very informative!

[@IVOrganic]

Hello TyMcMullen, Thank you for the compliment... And yes, I am always trying to pack in as many relevant tips into each video. Keep me posted on your gardening successes!!! Charles :-)

[@DaBuDaSak]

Nice video. Do you wait for the top couple inches of soil to dry out first or do you keep it consistently moist?

[@alexcontreras6103]

Good Video Charles that Sunblock is an excellent Idea,

[@IVOrganic]

Thank you Alex Contreras! :-) Charles

[@larkatmic]

Wow! Thank you for this. I’m in LA too. I’m planting 2 of them today July 14 2019. You nailed everything I needed to know to make sure my young ones thrive. Much appreciate it. Subscribed 😊

[@ryanissa3353]

how have the trees been doing.

[@larkatmic]

Ryan Issa Morning. They did very well last year. I followed your planting advice, and coated them well with your sunscreen product. They thrived until late May of this year. My bacon made it through, unfortunately my Haas didn’t do well. It was decimated by a June bug infestation.They basically ate all the leaves off it. I’m hoping it recovers in the fall. The branches although leafless, are still flexible. I have a shade cloth structure over it to protect it. Hopefully I won’t have to replace it. :( I do appreciate your channel. Thank you for reaching out. Here’s hoping my young Hass will thrive once again 👍 :)

[@janebabin9846]

I've always whitewashed my fruit trees in So. Cal., but have always refrained from using brown paint because some say only diluted flat latex is safe. Brown would be so much more attractive. Also, I've lost several trees to rodents gnawing bark from the trunk. I'm excited to try this product and just ordered some online.

[@dstack1014]

Hey Charles, today I received my second order of IV Organic 3 in 1. My first can is white and after I bought it my husband said he would prefer brown or green on our young avocado tree. So I got the green but after applying it to the avocado trunk I'm wishing I bought the brown. Oh well. Regardless, I'm excited to have it protected from our S. Florida summer sun. I also used it on a few other things like passion fruit, and a couple of grafting projects. I'll probably use the white for a leaf spray. I appreciate your advice! :)

[@KristenxLeanne]

Great video! Thank you. You should link the products you mention in the description box :) I'd love some tips for growing my trees in terra cotta pots until I move in about a year into a home with some acreage.

[@hamromoomin324]

does it grow on the place where temperature is higher than 36'celsius

[@itsprivate4360]

Awesome, thank you from down under Australia 🙂

[@genejaytre]

In north Texas we have clay as well but it’s not red. It’s more grayish black. Very muddy/sticky. Love your videos and I have every intention to purchase IV Organics

[@erniealderete2042]

Your instructions are very helpful. I'm right here in Los Angeles as well, and I wanted to buy your products but couldn't find them. I went to Home Depot in Alhambra and asked for IV Tree Paint, and they told me if I want IV products go to a medical supply store! Whittier Fertilizer Company in Pico Rivera, a major specialty distributor also didn't have any IV products.

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Nathan Jones . I'm not sure why some stores have a lot of IV Organic product, and other do not in our area. However, I found the following information our for you: Home Depot at Monrovia #6629 (22 in stock); Sunset #6616 (15 in stock); and La Mirada #684 (8 in stock). You can also order online at www.homedepot.com/p/3-5-oz-Tree-Guard-Paint-Protection-Against-Damaging-Sunburn-Insects-and-Rodents-IVO31s-White/206864861 Thank you for asking your local stores to support IV Organic brand products!!! If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! Charles :-)

[@erniealderete2042]

@@IVOrganic Thank you for the information. I hope to meet you at the next gardening event.

[@jazminvel5797]

Do you have a video with an update of your tree now?

[@VangelisFilms]

Awesome channel! Your passion shines through 👍

[@michelleijao7489]

hello i have an avocado that has 2 or more stems grow in a seed. is it possible to separate the stem and plant it to another pot? or do i have to cut the smaller stems because i plan to graft the avocado when it is bigger.

[@umeshkuppuswamy3885]

hi charles, thats a great stuff. thanks for the video.

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Umesh K, I am glad that you enjoyed it & Thank you for leaving a comment! :) Charles

[@rosieshere339]

Thank you IV organic for your video. I have a two and a half feet tall avocado plant in a pot. I'm in Florida, what is best season to transplant into ground.

[@thomasfernandez251]

I'm wondering too.

[@micheleh5269]

How are your Florida avocados doing? I have a young one in a pot, about to put it in the ground.

[@rosieshere339]

Just transplanted in ground this weekend, letting Mother Nature water since it’s been raining every afternoon 😊. We added fertilizer to soil before transplanting. Fingers crossed🤞🏻

[@micheleh5269]

@@rosieshere339 Hope it works out! I'm realizing the area I wanted to plant is over septic. I hate losing this chance, but doubting our neighbors would be ok with us planting avocado in front yard

[@rosieshere339]

@@micheleh5269 You’re gonna get lots of visitors 😀😅

[@lpw9610]

Thank you for all the information. I bought the tree guard, and planning to plant a type A and B avocado trees next to each other. Could you please tell me how far apart the two trees should be, max/min distance from each other? Thanks. June

[@Carlos-ip2ir]

So growing from seed in a 5 gal pot how long should I wait to trans plant like this

[@michellezm25]

what type of avocado tree handle the heat stress better? Thanks..

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Michelle Min, The most heat stress varieties according to gregalder.com/yardposts/heat-tolerance-of-avocado-varieties/ are: Pinkerton, Lamb, and Reed. Many of my friends in Phoenix, Arizona are growing Aravaipa avocados. Let me know what you learn and decide on planting. Charles :-)

[@willmac5642]

Reed is the best, followed by Lamb Haas.

[@nurnoviel1]

Great...thanks a lot. I have two avocado trees and they are dying I dont know what J can do... I guess tgey are burning for tge sun...so I am going to try tbe organic oaint and also I dont know how often shoud I watter my plants I am in florida and now it is spring almost summer.. wgat I should do?

[@LittleJordanFarm]

I have a avacoda that's just getting its first leaves. Very good info. 🌱🍀💚

[@gloriacarter2348]

I just got a Hass avacado tree, ready to plant. Is sand ok to mix in with clay, along with mulch?

[@diewzyjunprasert173]

Hello from Thailand here , i'm start to grow from the seed now 🌱🌱🌱

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Banpot Junprasert, Keep me posted on your growing successes! Charles :-)

[@diewzyjunprasert173]

IV Organic i'll try to make some video ;-)

[@IVOrganic]

Thank you be GREAT! Looking forward! Charles :-)

[@wanzaleigh7884]

Bananas for sleep

[@leopold9999]

Most informative video around, Thanks!

[@AndyPanda9]

I have a young avocado tree growing in a pot in my window. I started it from the pit of one of the best tasting haas avocado's I've ever eaten. Why do I have to graft - I mean why wouldn't this bear fruit one day? Also, my tree is bent towards the morning sun -- should I rotate the pot each day so the tree naturally grows straighter? Or give it a support rod? I never thought about sunburn until I watched your video and would rotating the pot be a good idea to prevent that, until it's large enough to go out in the yard?

[@Skinkie22]

hahaha i am doing the same thing! I always rotate it but I have 0 knowledge about plants.

[@marywoods6283]

How do you cover your Avacado tree in the winter if you expect a frost? it's about 4 or 5 feet tall very health now. I'm just concern about the frost

[@jessicajones119]

Another great video. I heard that it is best to plant an avocado tree in a mound on top of clay soil. Should I skip this step? I live in Northern Cali, Bay area.

[@richaproductions7678]

Won't there be water logging during heavy rain?

[@timothycharlton]

Fantastic Video. Many thanks for posting. Do you have any suggestions for leaf tip browning for Gem or Lambs Hass avocados. I have read that the high chlorine levels of the Los Angeles area water is potentially a cause. Do you have any thoughts on this.

[@janebabin9846]

Ironite

[@jordanwilliams4613]

Learned a lot. You are a pretty cool guy; keep up the good work!

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Jordan, Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed this gardening lesson! :) Charles

[@guinchuy]

I live in the bay San Francisco Bay area - East bay and been growing a Hass Avocado tree for about 4 to 5 years and need to relocate (poor planning) tree is about 10 feet tall and truck around 3 inches is now Sept best way to relocate such

[@Lbaculanta]

Hi Some people told me to plant avocado on a slope? Pls. Advise. Thank you.

[@eddie5255]

What is your opinion of GEM avacado breed vs hass for planting in southern california?

[@lmaprez7447]

Nice tree and great video thanks for all the 411 👍🏼

[@lizca327]

I live in the country of northern California, doI need gopher basket to plant avocado in the ground?

[@eytnoodles308]

So when u stick the stick into the ground does it damage the roots when u stick the stick in the ground?

[@erickonoka5051]

Very helpful information.Thank you for the lesson.

[@guygirard2409]

Will avocado tree will survive winter 20 c Below zéro GG?

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

When grafting Avocados what Kind of tree does the buddy wood come from? Thank you!

[@burhantisekar.6252]

Sir, what u r thinking about alfonso...ratnagiri hapoos.

[@TofuDriver11]

Thank you for this video!!! Very informational🙌🌱

[@VaughnMalecki]

Very nice. Too bad I'll never be outdoor planting an avocado tree here in Michigan.

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Vaughn Malecki, What, if any, fruit trees do you have growing in your garden? Hope you gained some helpful planting tips from this video? :) Charles

[@VaughnMalecki]

IV Organic None at the moment. I'm doing a cold stratification on apples, pears and peaches right now. If I don't get out of my rental property by the end of summer I'll be putting some in the ground for the home owner to keep. I'm hoping to find a house and start their the more property I can locate the more fruit trees I'll be growing. I also plan to grow Paw Paw and Mulberry as well as a big list of berries. I've got an indoor lemon tree doing amazing and I'm going to start another avocado in my compost this time. Last time suspended in water it never sprouted.

[@IVOrganic]

Awesome! Keep me posted Vaughn Malecki! :) Charles

[@johnweichselberger314]

You could try "Lamb Hass" Avocado. They are very similar to Hass avocados only a much, much smaller tree. If you have a sunny area in your house that you can fiddle with the temps and humidity they will suit you fine.

[@frenchandpinayssimplelifei1174]

Very helpful tips thank you for this wonderful video!

[@tvsjolander7513]

Can I plant my avocado tree in the ground now? I live in northern Ca where it’s still in the 100’s

[@ruizsara12]

I have an Avacado tree, its about 2 years old, it only has about 6 to 7 leaves and its practically a stick. Its still potted not in ground. I believe it needs nutrients what do you recommend, sara Ruiz

[@dianaromero7611]

I started an avocado from a seed. It is now about 10 inches tall and a pot I want to transplant it into a bigger pot. I’m wondering though how long would it be for it to start giving me fruit. I read or heard somewhere that it can take up to 15 years that right? Should I just buyHey small avocado tree from a nursery. But I don’t want it to grow too tall and I’m thinking of keeping it in a pot. Any suggestions please

[@aquapros916]

"I'm a growing expert"... "Watch me add this compost" (adds mulch! 😂)

[@tomneal72]

Hi charles ive seen some videos on youtube that if you add aspirin to 1 gallon of water that helps with shock when the plant is being repotted have you used this method ?

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Tom, I have heard the same thing, but have not tried it-- yet. One of the most popular products I have seen being used by the pro's is Superthrive. However, I do not think the product is organic... there is a lot of conflicting information on the benefits of this product. Note, the value of B1 on plants is not as well recognized today for relieving transplant shock, as it was once believed to be 10+ years ago. Maybe you can conduct a mini experiment on the response of transplanted plants to aspirin? :-) Charles

[@devbachu7072]

See your passion big guy

[@devbachu7072]

Can I wrap my avocado tree bark with cloth or akumium foil paper to protect it from the sun

[@olivejimenez1751]

Very productive information. I want to plant avocado trees, but one side of the area es surrounded by eucalyptus trees. So, do I need to cut down those trees to make the sun reach the new avocado plants, or is it not necesary?...another question, is it better to do the graft before or after planting it? Thank You!

[@lezleyd55]

Do I still wake it up if I am just putting it in a bigger pot?

[@ShlomoWalfish]

Hi when planting a Hass Avocodo in a 50 lt container, should I add compost and fertilizer to the container bottom and mix it in the soil a bit? I have heard that it may be too strong for a container since the roots are limmeted to where they can go, and the tree could burn out. on the other hand I want nice fruit and the tree to grow. What's your take?

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Beit Shemesh and Beyond, I advise that you use a quality potting soil mix, not just compost. Container plants benefit from having soil that can better absorb water with ingredients such as moss, coconut coir, vermiculite and/ or perlite-- In addition to some compost. The compost will break down offering the plant nutrients over time. Adding organic fertilizer to both the bottom and top of the contain soil is my preference. Additionally, I would only add about 1/2 the recommended amount initially as the plant's roots get established. You can feed your plant with a granular fertilizer 3x per year, Spring, Summer and Fall. If you lessen the recommend amount of feeding by 25-50% you can feed your plants using organic liquid fertilizers (such as fish and kelp-based products) to help offer the plant a more broad spectrum of nutrients. I hope this helps! Good luck and keep me posted on your gardening successes! :-) Charles

[@ShlomoWalfish]

Thanks for the quick reply I have a 50 lt bag of quality potting soil mix, it's got a mix of stuff in it. The nursery said it has compost in it. I'm in Israel and this seems like the standard here. Brand is Green. But I also have some compost and and granular fertilizer and was planting on potting the 25 lit in a 50 lt tomorrow, so wanted to know what to put in BEFORE I replant it. If it's a quality potting soil mix can I JUST use that for now? or should I add a bit of the others? thanks

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Beit Shemesh and Beyond, You can use your potting soil-- No need to mix any others into it. Some gardeners make the mistake of not using a potting soil. If you have any other questions, please do hesitate to contact me. Charles :-)

[@kitogutierrez5552]

Can you give an update video of this tree feb 2019

[@diaaesa]

i want to see this tree this days

[@alessandraforlani152]

I am hoping you can help. I have pretty much watched every video I can find with regard to my problem: 6-7 year old avocado, Fuerte has never fruited. My neighbors have avocado trees and I live within a few feet of an orchard. Not sure what I am doing wrong. My Santa Rosa plum also has never fruited??? Please help. Thank you so much. I am a big fan of your videos and watch every one. I have also purchased the fertilizer and the white wash.

[@che3904]

Did you have success with avocados when you were in Florida? Which part were you in?

[@jacobeksor6088]

That avocado plant look healthy. I’m Montagnard indigenous I love plant thing ,avocado fruit is my favorite.

[@Lokra_]

Look healthy??? Are you blind, or just a friend of Charles?

[@johndoe-rm1tk]

hi, thanks for the presentation. am fro Uganda in East Africa... this will go a long way in helping us grow organic. however, if we use composte alone. is it enough. how about the slurry from bio gas digesters. thank you

[@IVOrganic]

Hello John Doe, Great to hear from you all the way from East Africa!!! :-) Bio-slurry is an excellent soil conditioner, adds humus, provides plants with both macro and micro nutrients, and enhances the soil’s capacity to retain water. If the bio-slurry is properly prepared, such that the fermentation process kills all disease and pathogens, the product is a safe organic alternative for plants. Let me know if you have any other questions! Charles

[@riveryzen]

Got a question regarding the application of the 3-IN-1 paint guard. Is it okay if I paint over a bud that hasn't bloomed yet?

[@slnRao]

Hi Mr. Charlie, I like your educational videos they are very helpful. I would like to start up avocado farming. Please share what are the all essential minerals for avocado.

[@IVOrganic]

Hello s.l.n. Rao, How exciting! Please share pictures and/ or videos with me of your progress to [e-mail]! If you use organic fertilizers, you will get a diversity of elements into the soil, while improving the soil structure; compared to chemical fertilizers. The top 3 most important nutrients for plants are Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. The other micro nutrients avocado need in much smaller quantities are: Boron, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Manganese. Keep me posted on your project! :) Charles

[@slnRao]

IV Organic Thank you very much for providing the great information. surely I'll be posting my progress on avocado farming. Good luck to you and to your team

[@IVOrganic]

Thank you s.l.n. Rao! Charles :-)

[@gauravdhutwalia7541]

What is the best temperature for this plant and how many types of varriety .

[@marianne030]

Is it true that when it comes to avocado that you have to plant them in pairs of two?

[@IVOrganic]

Hello 👋 NOT TRUE. One avocado tree is sufficient & all are self pollinators. Having both a Type A & Type B avocado within 30-60 feet of one another will increase fruit yields by 5-20% depending on the research. Let me know if you have any other questions! Charles 🌱👍

[@marianne030]

@@IVOrganic thank you

[@isaakjananel3935]

When is the right time to trim an avocado tree, I live in Southern California. My tree is about 11 feet high, but I don't know when is the correct time to trim it. Thank you for your help.

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Isaak Jananel, My favorite times to prune avocados is mid-spring & summer... to manage all the overgrowth, and make sure the growth is going in the right directions. However, for pruning branches 2 years and older, late winter (after the risk of frost has past) but before the spring bloom, is the best time of the year. Here is a helpful video on avocados, if you have not already seen this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6LMcqavYpiFsLc Keep me posted on your avocado tree care successes! Charles :-)

[@isaakjananel3935]

Can you prune it when new branches are growing up from the old branches ? This year, many avocados grew but they fell off. Only 15 remained and they grow up, what can I do so that they won't fall off ? I will trim or prune it by late winter like you say. I also plant a mango tree and is about 3 feet tall, can I use the IV organic to protect it, it get a lot of sunburn. Thank you for your video. It has been really helpful

[@salvadordominguez5925]

Early spring, after fear of frost is gone.

[@makavelioso2042]

Need some advice I planted a avocado seed and didnt think was going to grow but did I let it grow for maybe 4 to 5 months was very healthy almost 2 feet long.. but it was in a spot I knew had to be moved so one day i dug around it and got it out having to cut some roots that were going pretty deep down but still the seed was still there and some roots so I stuck in a new location and now a week later my poor tree went from being so healthy now looking like its dying... I know It can be normal but now leaves are completely dry and I'm worried because at very top its turning black the tip of the tree but the trunk still is firm but dont want the black to spread should I cut it or just leave it alone??? Thanks for any tips appreciate it

[@sweettravellumkan]

My Bacon Haas in Sacramento drooping from the heat -June-

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Sweettravellumkan, I would recommend that you spray the entire plant (leaves, stems and branches) with IV Organic Ready-To-Use Spray (or purchase the can that can be used as a brush on, and then you can make a foliar spray by taking a teaspoon or two of the can product added to a spray bottle of water) to help keep the plant several degrees cooler during these long hot months. Please keep me posted! Charles :-)

[@SOCORROGM]

kitchen scraps are the Best for the soil

[@lizanaya8441]

Hello Charles! I have a couple questions for you. I tried scrolling down to read the previous posts and didn't see my questions, sorry if it's a repeat! I am curious about the spray bit. You painted on the trunk but sprayed the tree leaves. 1) could you skip "painting" the trunk and just spray the hell out of it with the same leaf spray stuff? I went online to look at the two products and they read fairly similar. Just curious if I could use the spray only. I just picked up a Hass from the local gardening store and I do not see any browning. So I am wondering if I could just be lazy at this point, on a preventive measure. 2) If I am not able to pot it in the ground until I am able to move (a couple of years from now), What would you recommend for dirt/fertilizer and that it will be well drained? I have Perlite and basic potting soils, but I am just curious about the combination for potted soil. Thank you so much!! I just stumbled upon your account. Very to the point and well executed; I subscribed!

[@petermwangi6192]

Hi, Mwangi from Kenya, Africa. How long will this tree take to 1st harvest.

[@inalkhakparaghi2095]

Hello I planted same day 6 m close 2 avocados one hass one fuerte has avocado dooing just fine but fouerte avocado some of old leaves edge turn brown is that normal ? its look like its gonne make new leaves but old ones look like good but edge turn brown its fall righht now

[@jeremyorourke4334]

@IVorganic. We have been growing our avocado tree for about a year-and-a-half we want to plant it in the yard should it be in more sun or more shade

[@jeremyorourke4334]

I should mention that we started it from seed

[@Ryin88]

I looked into IV organics on Amazon. Whats the difference between the white vs yellow can? And can it be applied to salad greens?

[@olepossum9237]

Where in So cal do you have clay soil? In OC, it's all so sandy...

[@valettacox41]

Ole Possum I live in Irvine, California.... clay soil here. I’ve amended it over the years, but still mostly clay.

[@rokers45]

Hi there I live in the UK England .. I have a avocado tree ...it is in a pot and is in good health .. The leaves are nice and green ... The problem is when do I transfer it to the garden...... The other problems is the winter months What do I do to save the tree from the freezing cold ....... Thanks ....

[@DaveM-mp6yu]

Cover with agricultural fleece, plastic tent and Xmas tree lights to keep it warm in winter.

[@georgemalki1489]

I live in So Cal, what will be a good place to buy an Avocado tree, and what do I need to add to the plant so the tree be healthy and happy. Also I have an avocado plant that started from the seed, how long it will take to start producing avocado? Thank you

[@awatraore9250]

Awesome video! IV Organic, i have a nice little backyard and was contemplating planting a date palm tree and a fig tree, could you please give me some guidance? Second question: what are some nice other fruit trees ( or veggies) would recommend planting? I live in Atlanta.

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Awa, Thank you for the compliment! :-) And I am glad you are planting what are considered to be tropical-looking plants that will look gorgeous in your landscape and provide you and your friends and family with excellent quality organic foods for many years! With dates, there are male and female trees... so you will need to purchase 2 trees for successful pollination! With regards to the fig, there are some varieties that will want to grow 20+ feet, and other varieties that will only grow to about 10 feet. All fig varieties can be (and should be) managed with pruning.. but you should be selective in how much work you want to invest in pruning and if your garden would look best with a larger or smaller frame tree. Some suggestions to consider adding to your garden is a Eureka lemon tree (lemons are great for your health and can be used for marinades, salad dressings and of course, lemonade). Must do veggies are tomatoes and zucchinis. Keep me posted on your growing successes!!! :-) Charles

[@awatraore9250]

Thanks so much!!!

[@masonthomas135]

How is this Tree doing 5 years Later?

[@longislandteresa151]

Hiya ....What states are good for having productive avacado plants ....ty

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Long Island Teresa, Rather than answering which states avocado's can grow, it is more appropriate to find out what the growing zone is that you are seeking to plant the avocado tree. Avocado's can be grown in growing zones 8-11. Some Mexican varieties of Avocados, once established, can handle some winter night time lows a cold as 20 degrees Fahrenheit! To find out what your growing zone is, you can enter your zip code here: www.plantmaps.com/90068 If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me! :) Charles

[@shellygraham2194]

We are in 7b.... Do I dare even try? We eat a lot of avocados.

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Shelly, So growing zone 7b has winter night time temps that range between 5-10 degrees F. That is way too cold, for even the most frost tolerant varieties of avocados. You can attempt to grow the avocado pit to create a beautiful tropical avocado house plant.... But no avocados without warmer weather and sufficient sunlight. So, I do not recommend attempting... other than for the benefit of having a beautiful houseplant. Sorry to not have more positive news. Charles

[@EddieSchirmer]

sounds like a good challenge... i live in vermont, which as one might tell gets some pretty harsh winters... but, i have a solarium, and plenty of sunlight during the day with south facing windows. i would like to be able to grow my own avocado tree, and even have produce from it. be that as it may, i am not really much of a gardener, or a green thumb, but i absolutely Love avocados, so to have my own producer of them woudl be epic. i keep my house at about 70ºF almost all year round, so that may not be an issue... i just started a seed today, and figured i would see how it went. in any case, its pretty incredible to think of what it takes to cultivate Life, as such, and how specialized the avocado is to human care, at least in so far as what we do with them.

[@geraldwood9582]

Hi Charles, i really enjoyed the video. I successfully planted an avocado tree here in Friendswood, TX in the past. It lasted four years until a nasty freeze killed it. I currently purchased a Lila avocado tree, but am thinking about using a 30 gallon container. I alos was considering planting in on the side of my fence or in my back yard by my inground pool, but am concerned about the evasivness of the roots. Could you please give me some tips. I plan to buy the IV Organc. Thanks. Gerald

[@DrJoJoBoxer]

I live 1 town over from you. Just purchase 2 Lila Avocados. Hope yours is doing well!

[@KOJOronnic]

When is right time to transplant your avocado from it's water container into the soil container?

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Ernest, As soon as the plant has more than an inch of roots and/ or an inch of growth, I would transplant the avocado seedling into a 1 gallon container. Be sure to use potting soil as it has properties for better absorbing water and keeping the plant hydrated between watering. Let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Gardening! :) Charles

[@KOJOronnic]

thanks alot Charles.. I appreciate it.

[@IVOrganic]

It's my pleasure Ernest! Good luck! :) Charles

[@pencilgun4934]

I am up in Washington State in the middle of the rainy season. Can I take an Avocado seed and just stick it straight into the ground? Skipping the steps of putting it in glass or pot? What would happen? )

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Etienne, Yes you can plant avocado seed(s) directly into the ground, without starting with a potted plant. However, beware with seeds that may (1) take 5 to 10+ years to get to fruit bearing age, and (2) may produce inferior fruit quality than the avocado fruit you consumed because the seed, like children can be totally different than its parents! :) It is recommend that seedlings be grafted with known successful tasting and yielding varieties, such as Hass, Fuerte, Bacon, etc.... Also, by starting the avocado seed indoors in a window with morning sun (East or Southern window) the seed will germinate sooner and get a head start by the time you transplant into the ground in Spring. Let me know if you have any other questions. Charles :)

[@pencilgun4934]

O.k. great info thanks Charles.

[@IVOrganic]

My pleasure Etienne! :) Let me know how it works out for you! Charles

[@pencilgun4934]

Willdo thank you.

[@ayushsaha7281]

Wonder how the plant is doing today

[@markman63]

can I plant one of the dwarf varieties in a planter? what dimensions would you recommend for the planter?

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Markman63, Ideally you will want to gradually graduate the container from the size you purchase the tree (typically starts in a 3 gallon container) and eventually grow the dwarf variety in a 15 to 30 gallon container-- The larger the better. However, if you must bring the tree inside for the winter due to freezing winter (depending on where you live), you may want to not exceed 15 gallons for the ease of moving the tree. Also, be sure to use a quality potting soil (not garden soil or compost alone) as a potting soil better retains moisture between watering. I hope this helps! Charles :-)

[@juliakattar9808]

hello i notice on my tree trunk of avocado like white powder dry like eating the tree what i should do and the tree is full of thr fruit and are healty but the problem with trunks of the tree

[@denzilpinto7681]

Hi how old was the plant that you planted

[@fujitaru15]

Do you have an update on your Avacado tree?

[@coffee4050]

I dont think the tree made it, unfortunately you will only get a response if your inquire about his products. I bought some of his products, ...not the greatest !!

[@seedwolfmgo247]

Hey IV Organic, I was wondering what if the root ball was pot bound?

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Brandon, If the avocado is coiling at the bast of the pot (root bound), I would try to straighten it our before cutting because I have noticed that avocado trees are more stressed that most other types of fruit trees at the time of planting. I have a fig tree that I will be repotting late winter/ early spring that is root bound and I will actually cut the root bound roots off-- And prune some of the branches to offset the stress to the roots. Most deciduous fruit trees can be handled the same way. Let me know if this answers your question? I am here to help! :) Charles

[@SuperDiggem]

When you water every other day, or even when you water the plant two more times in that same day, do you always use that fish fertilizer and super thrive formula everytime?

[@ryanissa3353]

no

[@RF-fi5ii]

how can i know how much water my plants need per week, i noticed many of them are having some leaves dried up and i started to give them more water...our area is about 35 degrees C and humid...the plants are about two years old ..thanks