How to plant a Jan Boyce avocado into a container with new soil.

[@pauliewalnuts2007]

Love your channel and its content. I repotted 3 of my avocados with your method, and so far they are doing great. They were Hass, Fuerte, and Mexicola Grande. Drove from Antelope Valley all the way down to Gary's nursery to get his soil, and you are absolutely right, you can see the difference in the soil texture and its consistency. Always thumbs up from me. :-) Thank you for everything you do. We really do appreciate it.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

pauliewalnuts2007 Thanks Paulie

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I just up potted my Jan Boyce avocado tree that was in the Top Pot soil. The root growth and health was amazing. Lots of white roots going all the way to the edge of the pot.

[@iabuchan]

Keep it up. I've been following these basic principles for the last few years and have also had great luck with my avocados. Just potted up a GWEN I bought from fourwinds nursery online the same way. I love Gary's top pot soil.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

The Top Pot soil is the best I'e ever used. Everything thrives in it.

[@chanbru]

I also purchased avocados from Fourwinds. The pots are full of wood shreds and chips. Did you do the root wash before reporting to mineral soil? Any transplant shocks? Please share any advice you may have. Thank you.

[@lizmenon1539]

Highly informative!

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Thanks

[@darronwright4801]

Good work bro

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Thanks

[@1cleandude]

Great video as always thanks! I did this exact procedure on a Fantastic avocado and all of the leaves fell off! I’m patiently nursing it back to health.🙏 not blaming just wanted to share. I’ve managed to kill three of five avocado trees to this point. Very difficult tree to grow in south Louisiana zone 9! Thanks again for your time and expertise!🙏

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

If you haven’t killed a tree, you’re not trying. 😂

[@marryyouj]

Great Videos.. Keep them coming.. Cheers

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Thanks Josh

[@mikem919]

Great video , great info...thanks scotty

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Thanks Mike

[@ShaggyDogg0128]

Great job! I heard you can put a 1/2-1 inch thick layer of sand to keep the perlite from floating up to the top of the container. I use a shifter to get the mulch out of the soil and then use that to top the containers or garden and it's amazing because its so fine and not heavy

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Great tip!

[@50sKid]

Worm castings are composted organic matter. What would Gary say about mixing organic matter into your soil?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

50sKid I only mix in the top 1/4 of the soil. Gary says add it on top and I agree on heavier compost. Try it. It all works it’s way down into the container when watering

[@REZlostboyz]

Glad I found this page! Been doing a ton of research on repotting my avocados. Especially after my first one didn’t go well and only has 3 leafs. Being close to May, you think it’s a good idea to take it out and repot it using your method in hopes it can get it back on track? It’s a Mexicola grande. Also, What are some tips to getting air pockets out of ceramic pots. Pick it up and tap it down? Love the page!

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I would always remove the wood chip soil if you want a long term healthy tree. I flood the soil with water and you could poke the soil with a stick to help air bubbles out. The weight of the water helps too.

[@REZlostboyz]

@@TheElsinoreGardener awesome. Thanks! Going to take the risk pulling out the Mexicola and repotting it better. My hass and bacon will be done right the first time.

[@REZlostboyz]

@@TheElsinoreGardener update. I left the mexicola because it finally recovered and taking off! However, I repotted the hass and it’s not doing good. I did the whole method of washing away the commercial soil submerged like in the video and repotted in well draining soil. However the hass, dropped all of its leaves after a week and now getting some black tipped stems. First thing to mind is root rot, but how? The pot has a ton of holes, the dirt is legit, and I moisture meter the tree before watering. Totally confused on what is killing this tree. Any tips?

[@chanbru]

Some people say leave the root ball not disturbed or tree will die of shock. Have you lost tree after washing the roots? Some of comments here say trees losing lots of leaves afterwards. Please advise. Thanks

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

This tree never had a problem after the transplant. It’s actually 7 or 8 ft tall now

[@pstsai2211]

Just transplanted mine a week ago, changed the soil completely and soaked off the soil from the root ball (from the same nursery). Not sure if I didn't water it much after the transplanted, since when I mixed my sand, peat moss and perlite, it was pretty wet already. The leaves don't look too well to me, they are wilting and some brown. Any suggestion that you could provide?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Keep it out of the sun for a week or so

[@Dtgoynes]

What soil would you recommend for those of us that can’t get the top pot soil?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Here is the link to a video on soil Make the best avocado and citrus container soil. Just Do It! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6fJXpJsgqaSrbM

[@frankyancy1347]

Finally found one today at Walter Anderson in Poway, a GEM also! So snatched em up. Do you have any info about tree form? Size, shape etc. Thx for all the videos

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Congratulations on the finds. Did they come with information cards?

[@frankyancy1347]

Just like yours. From La Vern, so great to see FINALLY these better varieties being propagated and sold to more vendors even if in the bad woody planting soil.

[@patriciasalas2395]

Can the soil combination used on the Jan Boyce avocado be used on the other avocado types as well???

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Patricia Salas Yes it is great soil for avocados and the only soil I use in containers. It is great for citrus as well. I just add more sand when I use it for citrus.

[@erval9]

Is it okay if my avocado pit broke off the root system? Does it need the pit once roots have come out? My avocado tree is 2 years old.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

erval9 If the tree is established it should be fine.

[@AJ-by6pd]

I hope you don’t mind me asking. I noticed your Jan Boyce is a La Verne Nursery tree. Where were you able to find a Jan Boyce avocado tree?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

AJ A friend found a few at a Home Depot last year and I traded him for one. Haven’t seen any since unfortunately

[@AJ-by6pd]

The Elsinore Gardener- Yeah, I haven’t found any either. I was at Laguna Hills Nursery today. He just recently got in all of his avocado varieties. They have Carmen and Reed on clonal rootstock and about 12 varieties of avocado liners. I was able to special order the Sharwil avocado variety, but when I watched your video I was kind of shocked to see that you were able to find the J.B. avocado. That’s a pretty great find, even considering it was from La Verne Nursery that uses the worst soil to grow their trees in.

[@nguyenxloan]

I just bought the exact avocado today at Green Thumb nursery in Canoga Park. There are three remaining JB trees at the store in 5-gallon container. The description from La Verne Nursery is “A ‘gourmet avocado’ that is not often found in stores, this richly favored, creamy-butter texture has a very small seed pit - with lots of flesh around it. Vigorous tree, blooms late (after frost are over) and sets fruits readily. Ripens late winter to July. Hardy to 26F.”

[@NMW80]

nguyenxloan that tree sounds awesome. Is it a type b avo tree or an a?

[@NMW80]

nguyenxloan I haven’t seen them for sale in Australia, damn I wish I could buy cuttings off someone who has one.

[@frankyancy1347]

Yes, just like yours grown by La Vern, with all that woody potting "soil"

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Yeah, that soil sucks. Real soil doesn't float!

[@jamestnguyen2165]

Can you ask you friend which home Depot in Anaheim he gets it from? I may drive up to get it.

[@jeesushchrist]

If the location is found, could you ask your friend to get a couple? I'd like a tree

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

He got them over a month ago and asked the mgr if they were getting more and he said no. They can be requested at a local HD if you talk to the mgr. La Verne nursery supplies them

[@jamestnguyen2165]

I called the home depot in anaheim hills, they said they had a few a month ago and it was sold out in couple days..bummer.

[@jeesushchrist]

@@jamestnguyen2165 dang it. Thanks for doing some diligence. Ill get some Jan Boyce's eventually, just would have liked to jump on the chance to get them from HD

[@wendywu5359]

What’s the exact proportion of the soil mix? Perlite? Peat moss? Worm casting?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Wendy Wu The soil I use comes pre mixed. I add about a quart of worm castings to a container this size.

[@iabuchan]

Garys says that its mostly pumice/sand/perlite/volcanic rock with only 5% biochar and 25% peat moss. He will tell you the exact recipe at his nursery and on his youtube videos. I make it myself when I have a TON of potting to do but mostly just buy his bags. Great stuff.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

You can buy the individual products and mix your own soil. Not sure the costs on doing it that way. Give it a try and let me know how it goes if you choose.

[@jamestnguyen2165]

Gary also suggested just dropping the container on its side to loosen the wood chip. I tried this with a couple of mandarin tree I bought and works really well. I've looking for a jan boyce for a while. Hope my home depot in SD has it.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

James T Nguyen I soak the roots. Keeps them hydrated and has always worked for me

[@jeesushchrist]

I've called one HD location off of Fairmont, and they won't special order

[@christianhernandez7007]

How’s the Jan Boist avocado doing now??

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Christian hernandez This thing is flowering like crazy. I took off some of the flowers on the top of the tree but I’m going to let some keep going on the limbs for a while to observe

[@Awoods22]

How cold hardy is this variety?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

It says on the label to 28 degrees

[@jeesushchrist]

Whoa! where did you get that Jan Boyce from?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Jeesus Christ It came from a friend of mine I’m trading a Reed for. He lucked out and found them at Home Depot

[@jeesushchrist]

@@TheElsinoreGardener Wow, so nice. I wonder what location he found them at. What size was it, 5 gal?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

@@jeesushchrist Yes it we found it in Anaheim

[@jeesushchrist]

@@TheElsinoreGardener Shucks. So far for me. Time for me to call my local big box store to order that variety

[@justmejus]

@@jeesushchrist If you're still interested in a Jan Boyce, I actually found at least 10 at Louie's Nursery on Porter Ave in Riverside, CA. I purchased one on 4/18/20. Might be too far for you to drive, though.

[@95ireyna]

Where do you buy the soil mix?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Isabel Reyna Laguna Hills Nursery in Santa Ana Ca. is the only place that sells it. It was designed by them and is a great growing medium.

[@95ireyna]

Thank u. I am going to check it out. I love gary’s teaching. He is an expert. Thank u for your videos. I live in Wildomar and I have not been able to keep avocado tree alive😳. I do not know what I am doing wrong.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

@@95ireyna Afternoon shade is super important out here, good draining soil and lots of consistent watering will keep them alive. I'm only few miles from you and thats what I do.

[@95ireyna]

Thank you I will try it out 😬