How to plant an Avocado tree into a container for *THE BEST RESULTS*

In this video, we show how we up pot a GEM avocado tree into a larger container. We show you some tips how not to disturb the root ball, the amendments we use and finished product. If you think this was helpful, Hit that THANKS button, every little bit helps us bring more and better content.
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[@sallychan9918]

Thank you for sharing . Can’t wait to repot my avocado trees .

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Sally Chan I hope it went well

[@Heatevjfv]

Thankyou ! Yes ! I have a very important little tree that’s from a grandparent that has already passed on , so I needed this video! Thank you very much. Also your child at the end is adorable❤❤❤

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

You are so welcome!

[@donnayoung5942]

Great video! Thank you for answering people’s questions!

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Thank you Donna

[@belimage]

Great tutorials and tips 👍🏻. Keep up the good work. Thanks 😃

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Thanks

[@user-gz2sq9rw2r]

sweet little helper

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I think it’s important to get the children involved in at least the basics of how to grow food.

[@l.ym.g7258]

Yes I have been struggling with my avocado tree for sometime almost 2 years and the tree is doing terrible from watching your video I learned a lot and I can wait try all of your suggested I'll be contacting you soon I'm the guy that doesn't have a green thumb

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Just make sure its in good well draining soil, it gets plenty of water and lightly fertilize about 6 times a year at 1/2 the once every 4 month requirements. That's what I do. Less fertilizer a little more often

[@alpicwnel]

great videos.. thanks

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Thanks

[@LuisHernandez-rk2tp]

thanks for the video !

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Thanks for watching

[@buddahmayne9273]

Nicely done.. just pruned mine yesterday. Will see how she does..

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

good luck

[@xaraontour6821]

Interesting. Thansk for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Thanks for watching!

[@raj4558]

Wonderful 👍😊❤

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Thanks

[@mackberg1792]

I have transplanted my tiny avacado tree a few times and I’m sure I’ve shocked it to death this time. Wish I found this video first haha. Thank you!!

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Sorry, try this way next time

[@RH-zc5dq]

add vitamin c ..it might help with stress from root shock

[@Its.JRenee2716]

Really enjoyed this video. Thank you for showing me. I have two little avocado seeds that I just cut back. Maybe one day they will get to this point.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Thanks for watching

[@lucyw.mcmellan7274]

I like the transplant method, first time seeing it.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Lucy W. McMellan Thanks

[@gigime5472]

You’re so cute young man😊 Thanks for sharing and I got a new idea!

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

My grandson, the little helper.

[@ansubhamanandhar4193]

Cute lil kid planting his avocado tree:) great video!

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

He's my little helper and loves seeing the growth in our plants. As a grandfather, I try to keep him off tech when he's at my house or with me.

[@AvocatDude]

I’m planting a GEM on Dusa from Brokaw in the same exact pot you use here. Thx for the vid..

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Good luck!

[@aftermx]

Thank you for the easy way to plant a avocado tree in a pot, to avoid failure.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Check out the updates when you can. They are growing like weeds

[@mcifci]

great garden, ı like it ;)

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

M C Thanks

[@miguelsamaniego8435]

Wished I know this method two weeks before. I transferred my avocado tree to a bigger pot and that didn’t go to well. My avocado still can get his normal shape. I hope it survives, thanks for the tip, I’ll be doing that next time.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Sorry to hear that, keep it watered and make sure it drains well

[@danceballetacro]

Wow very complex

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

The right stuff makes it easy

[@sreekumarpk9951]

Wow

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

It is doing really good right now

[@mangog8277]

Oh wow I have to show my husband this. How easy it is to mix the soil and repot an avocado tree and get it to grow. Well with him it might not. Lol 😅 because he don't listen and he kills almost any fruit tree we have. I think he over fertilize it or don't water enough. Thankyou for sharing your video.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

The soil is the main thing, these big box stores soil is a wood chip based soil and not a mineral based soil like these plants want. Also, fertilize a very little bit at first and just on top. Don’t mix compost and fertilizer into all the soil. It only goes on top. Use a few inches of mulch and water often

[@EskimoLady870]

"Thank" for replying

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

You're welcome

[@onlycans6927]

Maybe the best video on KZbin?

[@jayo1611]

to cut the pot and increase waste?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

We aim to please

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Better to sacrifice the pot instead of damage the tree

[@onlycans6927]

@@jayo1611 I HEard that they recycle the pots into cut cards for poker dealers?

[@leoraulrich4743]

Thanks for the video, I’m transplanting my indoor Avacado that I’ve miraculously kept alive for 8 years. I live in Massachusetts so cant keep it outside

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

They make nice indoor plants too

[@rhondabailey9238]

Wow~ Has it produced any good avocados from it ?

[@fire808surf]

Thanks, Exactly what I was looking for!

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Glad I could help!

[@cutecre]

Thanks so much for the information. I live in Bakersfield, California (Kern County) and I hear that the Gem avocado won’t do well here. I’m sadden by that because I really want one, plus my local nursery unable to order one for me. So I guess I’ll just live my Gem life through y’all lol. Great video

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

We'll definitely keep you updated

[@joannescott7210]

I'm above you in Visalia area. Have 3 Gems in pots are doing great..putting them in the ground in the spring

[@raulcasas4548]

@@joannescott7210 I live in Tulare and my GEM died over the summer. It got to 112 and the heat killed it.

[@johncano7042]

I’m in Dinuba just north of Visalia Tulare county.i have a Gem,little cado,reed,Mexicola & Hass doing great.planted them 4 years ago.i used 60% shade cloth over them for the first summer & covered them over the winter the first year.they’re doing great.also planted a Bacon last spring and it has fruit this year as well as the little cado.

[@SenzuBeaner]

Thanks you so much for all the tips! I just bought 2 avocado trees from my local nursery and plant to repot them as soon as I get my azomite and mycorrhizal powders from amazon! Any tips on sun light? Here in Texas it gets really hot!

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

PrimoNF Always best to ease the into sunlight. I would start with morning sun afternoon shade if you are planting in containers. In the ground get them into a sunny location and put shade cloth over the trees the first summer or 2

[@-los-7291]

My Reed avocado just starting off hope it goes well

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

best of luck, keep it watered

[@dabresha11]

Thank you for this video. Lots of good info. Can you please tell us the measurements of worm castings and azumite?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Start with cup spread over the top layer of soil then water it in. Do that every month or two

[@udintanichannel]

❤❤❤

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

👍

[@helenrong5292]

Beautiful work ,what if I don’t have a avocado tree leaves to mulch ,other tree leaves works too? Thank you

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I use every leaf I can find for mulch.

[@DaBuDaSak]

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

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I wouldn’t say dry out. If the mulch is thick enough it shouldn’t dry out. I like to use a moisture meter for my container trees.

[@katrinaskaar7653]

Love this, thanks. Do you just leave the bottom of the pot uncovered or do you put a dish underneath?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I have my containers on dolly’s. That way you can move them. Check out my Amazon page for them.

[@passerby6168]

Thank you for having shared this method. Others have said wood (cedar wood in this case) should be avoided in soil or mulch for avocado trees as it can eventually cause root rot. Your thoughts/experience on this?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I haven’t had any issues with cedar. I don’t put any wood in soil like you say in the comment but do use it on top of soil with leaves from the trees.

[@passerby6168]

@@TheElsinoreGardener Thank you for the info. Cheers.

[@sandalsandshorts93]

Thanks for sharing this! How much is the bag of the Top Pot soil?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I think around $13

[@dawnanderson4967]

Thank you for this great video. ✨ Do you leave it in the pot then eventually plant it in the ground?. Or can it remain in the pot and bare fruit?🥑

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Dawn Anderson Hi Dawn, it is still in the same container. It gave me 2 fruit last/this year and has about 10 on it now.

[@dawnanderson4967]

@@TheElsinoreGardener Wow, fantastic, you've worked hard. 😊🎉🎉🥑🥑

[@ggarfish1]

Loved the video and have ordered many of your Amazon suggested items, but I would like to know what type of ceder mulch you use (is it red ceder?) and where you purchase it? Thanks in advance.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I got the cedar mulch at Lowes when they have it. Go with deep leaf mulch if you have enough around

[@ggarfish1]

@@TheElsinoreGardener Thanks for the heads up. Went to Lowes already and they had at least a hundred bags of it.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Great info and very detailed👍🏼. What’s the composition of the top pot potting mix?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

ajmal31 The top pot is my favorite soil. It is a permanent soil that won’t shrink or break down. It is made from peat moss, sand, pumice and charcoal. It allows great air flow into the soil and has a PH of 6.5. Perfect for avocados. I only add a few amendments when I use it. I like your videos, show more grafting follow ups.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

@@TheElsinoreGardener Great! I gotta get some. Thanks for the kind words

[@AJTheGraftMan]

@@TheElsinoreGardener Soil sounds great. Thanks will do

[@belv1984]

Would u replant a hass avocado tree the same way??

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I just uploaded a new video on how I change poor store bought avocado soil to good soil..... check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/n36sh5SBbtCEa80

[@albertolutgardo7535]

Hi Elsinore. Great video to follow. Can you tell me if I could use a raised bed to transplant my avocado tree? Raised bed is equivalent to pot except that it can not be moved. I am in Santa Clara city within Santa Clara county, CA. I am trying to control the avocado height by using the raised bed but I might be wrong.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

You can use a raised bed. Remember 90% of avocado roots are in the top 12” of soil so make it wide enough and above the ground level as high as the amount of soil you have to backfill the raised bed. I like at least 12” above ground level

[@albertolutgardo7535]

@@TheElsinoreGardener Elsinore, thank you very much for your response. Indeed, I have around 24" of dirt above the ground level.

[@eswanthreddy]

How often should we water them... I keep the pots indoors as we have a monkey situation. Also, I mixed a whole packet of compost, I saw your comment about oxygen is there anyway I can fix it now. My mix is only soil and compost... where I am it's hard to get all the things you used for potting. Thank you.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Esu R Planting in compost will lead to oxygen depletion in the soil over time and the plant will begin to decline. If you can transplant it into a more mineral based soil it will love you for it.

[@scott6612]

Nice video. Will this container be it’s final home? Will a container help or hinder production? I have a couple of gems on order and am strategizing how best to plant. We live up by Sacramento. Thanks

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

scott Hello. I don’t foresee this being its final home but you can keep this variety in a container because it is not an aggressive grower like Hass or Fuerte. I can also baby it and move it around when we get or 115 temps again. I think 3 years in this pot is max I’ll go.

[@scott6612]

Thanks again! After 3 years where would you put as it would be rather large by then?

[@GDEVADASEN]

Good video my dear friend. Can you tell how many litres make a gallon or vise versa

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

About 3.75 liters in a gallon

[@kevinahn3404]

Do you have any Hass trees? Also, what kind of soil do you have in your yard? Thanks!

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Kevin Ahn I have a Hass that I featured in the “How to supercharge your avocado tree” video. The soil where I live is terrible.

[@laurahinojosa8761]

In a pot this size, how long before the tree becomes root bound and needs a bigger pot/planting in the ground?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

With regular feeding and watering it was 2 years.

[@MsLindy57]

I bought a 5 gallon gem avocado from a nursery. I want to put it in a bigger pot. If it was you, what size pot would you transfer it to? I don’t know what kind of soil the gem tree is in but it does not look sandy. Can I put the Top Pot potting soil around the tree like you did in your video? Also, would you pot up at any time even if the weather is warm? I’m a newbie and don’t want to do anything that could kill the tree. I keep reading that young avocado trees are delicate and sensitive. Any advice is welcomed. Thank you.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

If you plan on eventually putting it into the ground in a year or two put it in a 15. If you want to keep it long term in a container I would just transplant it once into a very large container. I did a video on planting a Sharwill in a 40 gallon container, I planted it when it was really small and it is thriving like crazy now. Watch that video. Thank you for watching

[@rayvillalobos5730]

Hello, I recently received a Joey Avocado. Does this method work for this type of tree. When's a good time to transplant on ground, when the trunk turns to green to brown or the thickness of the trunk. This is my 3rd avocado tree...one died of over watering on ground and the other the Texas heat toasted it. 3rd time the charm I hope.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

This works for all avocado trees you want in a pot. I wouldn't grow Fuerte in a pot though. If you have intense heat think about building a shade structure for those months when the tree is young. I build shade structures every year

[@saltlifegull4091]

Hello - my 2nd year tree just started blooming profusely - any tips?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Let it go and do what nature allows it to do. If it’s ready to hold fruit it might. I’m not how sure how big it is so my advice is limited.

[@thenomadrhodes]

awesome video, but where in the world do you find these kinds of pots and dollys that go with them? asked my local nursery and they just looked at me like I was crazy.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Dolly is from Amazon. Pot come in the spring time at Costco

[@gigihenderson8567]

@nomadrhodes - kind of late, but… you can find 25gal pots at hydroponics store, often. Not a lot of places are making 40gal any more. Those were originally for the Marijuana growers, before they switched to greenhouse growing, so they’ve downsized. I just drove over 100 miles to a place in Ukiah, CA that had 40gal. nursery pots. They may still have, selling on eBay in fact. Picked up 15 to hold a bunch of trees I have, (I’ve got black walnuts, so dealing with juglone poisoning in my soil).

[@ladylight007]

Do i do the same technique with my hass avocado tree? Im getting one delivered

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Check out the new video on soil

[@deemee9000]

Where did you buy your GEM Avocado tree from ? I haven't been able to find a nursery that has any to sell.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Dee Mee I got these from Adam Tropics in Temecula California. They have a website you can see them at.

[@socalbackyardgardener]

Did You purchased the container from Costco? I think I got the same one yesterday for my holiday and Pinkerton. Where did you purchase the caster tray?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Will Thomas Yes I got the pots at Costco. I got the trays off amazon. Or eBay. I’ll check and let you know.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Devault 722802 16in Plant Dolly, 16", Black www.amazon.com/dp/B002TRWJLA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1F04CbNR6GQ09

[@socalbackyardgardener]

Thanks. I saw that caster tray on Amazon last night but wasn’t sure if it was strong enough. Now I see that it looks plenty strong. Are you drilling extra holes for drainage? I have a 5 gallon Pinkerton and Holiday from Maddock nursery. The roots are well established and I want to up pot before they get root bound. would it be too bug a jump to go to a pot this size? My problem is the grow bags that they came in are 16 inches deep so it’s hard to find a 15 gallon that is deep enough

[@capcats]

I grew an avocado plant from seed a year ago. Now something is eating it’s leaves. I check it at night and haven’t found anything yet. Any suggestions?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Not without more information

[@feliciacarter1962]

Is there any harm by using a larger pot to start with to avoid having to transplant later?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Felicia Carter Yes, you can. Make sure you use the soil we talk about and it can grow for years. What size are you considering using. If you want to move the tree in and out of weather make sure you can get a container that fits onto a dolly. I use 16” dolly’s on my containers. I have a large 40 gallon container that takes a 24” dolly too.

[@ThucTran82]

For potting does it need drainage whole?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Tomas Chen Yes it has 6 5/8 holes in it so the excess water drains. The peat moss holds the moisture the roots need to thrive and not soak in.

[@susananderson9619]

Ok abd what mix is in the Top Pot soil? So we can make the mix at home .i have a smaller tree that needs to be repotted.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Top pot is a brand of soil

[@susananderson9619]

Yes I realize that but what balance of pot soil, perlite, manure etc should I mix or buy for this repotting? Can I buy your mix? How much? And how much is the shipping?

[@Mauricio-vn6fl]

Hello, great video. Are avocado trees good to leave in a pot? Asking because I bought a tree still on a pot, just like yours and you placed it in a bigger one. Are you going to leave the tree in the pot or are you going to transplant later on?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Mauricio Lopez I’m leaving it in this container for at least 3 years. I can trim it and keep it the size I want

[@RH-zc5dq]

@@TheElsinoreGardener are you going to transfer it to ground eventually? as i heard from some gardeners that avocados dont do well in pots

[@SuperDusty111]

Very nice... Do you know where I can buy a "Gem" Avocado tree like that one you are planting? I'm in the Los Angeles area in southern California? Thanks

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

SuperDusty111 Adam Tropics in Temecula sells them. Check out their website

[@richsalgadola]

@@TheElsinoreGardener they are known to sell fake GEMS -STAY AWAY!!

[@marezeedo]

I have 2 avocado trees that have been growing together for about 4-5 years. I want to up-plant it into a larger container. Should I remove one of the trees? I’m no to sure that they are not connected in the root or roots. Do you have any advice? One is much smaller than the other.lthankyou, Marlyn from Ca zone 9b

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Avocados don’t like their roots to be messed with, so I would try soaking the soil in a bucket of water and try to separate them that way. I made a video on that. Check it out.

[@MG956_]

At what time ( size ) is it good to plant on ground?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I want the trunk to be over 2" thick at least

[@not_going_to_treehab2790]

How would you repot if in a nicer pot you would not want to cut or in a clay pot?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

When it’s ready to come out of the container the roots will be all through the soil and will come out of the container fairly intact.

[@hitecfeatures7462]

if i plant a hass avocado tree from seed does it will gives a good fruits in the future ?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

It can but more than likely it will not. If you want to grow from a seed you can graft a known variety on to it and get a know fruit taste, sooner than waiting many years to find out if a seed tastes good or not.

[@patriciaramsammy6824]

Nice idea. Is this a regular avocado seed from supermarket?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

patricia Ramsammy no this is a grafted avocado tree

[@patriciaramsammy6824]

The Elsinore Gardener ok thx👍

[@DINA-rg7kv]

Hi mate, how often do you water you're avocado tree? Cheers dude

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

amtouti abdelmalek In the container, when it’s above 90* I water almost every day to keep the top 3-4inches moist. Deeper in the container is always moist but the feeder roots are in the top 1/3 of the soil and need to stay moist.

[@klutzycutie]

Can the avocados grow large in a pot? I’m planning on growing an avocado tree but keeping it in a pot not the ground.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Yes you can. I have a Reed avocado that has given me fruit the last 2 years in a 20 gallon container. After I harvest this years avocados I’m going to up pot it into a 40 gallon.

[@maheshbodahandi340]

How long will it take to bear fruits after reporting like this?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

The next year it will flower, it may only hold a very few avocados until year 2 & 3

[@charlottelane2849]

On my plant, new leaves appear and then dry up and fall off. New leaves follow the same pattern. Plant is in my kitchen in pot with light on all day. What is wrong?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Charlotte Lane Are you watering enough?

[@Tang526]

sir I just started a mango seedling, wondering if you have any experience with mango trees

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I have one mango. It got damaged a few years ago and I had to cut back 4 feet of truck. It has since grown at least a dozen new limbs. I’ll do a video on that soon.

[@Tang526]

@@TheElsinoreGardener Please!

[@Tang526]

The Elsinore Gardener Hello. I managed to upload a video that is dedicated as a question for you! Please watch it and offer any tips. My plants are a seedling avocado and grapefruit. My mango seedling is at my apartment across the state. Thanks in advance

[@RPostVideos]

I have so many questions... I really want my avocado tree "Avvy" to survive. I'm in Central Texas 8b growing zone. It's been dry and hot for months now. Avvy is on my back porch so it only gets morning sun. I have no idea what kind it is. My daughter has been growing it from a seed that we got from an avocado at the grocery store. It's about 6ft tall and probably 2 or maybe 3 years old now. We recently went out of town and I left all of my plants in bins with water, but we had truck trouble on the way home and it took a few extra days to get back. The water had dried up and Avvy looked sad and droopy. Watered it and it perked up. Now 2 weeks later and frequent watering the leaves are all turning brown. It does have new growth that looks healthy at the tips of the branches and the top. I was going to put it in a bigger pot, but wanted to watch some videos first. It's currently in maybe a 5 ish gallon pot and I want to put it in a much larger pot. There's Avvy's back story and here are my questions. 1. Should I wait for this heat wave/drought to pass before repotting? 2. I don't want my tree to get much taller. Do I cut the top off? How do I determine where to trim it? 3. How long can it stay in a pot? I want to take it with me if I move from here. Ok, I'll not continue at this point because I'm not even sure you'll see this. Sorry for this being so long, but I do appreciate any help.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I would put it in a bigger pot, add mulch and keep it out of direct sunlight. Pinch off the top few inches down of the main growing stem. It should eventually start to branch out. Go to a 20 gallon container and keep it in there a few years.

[@RPostVideos]

​@@TheElsinoreGardenerthanks, and when you say pinch off, is that the same as cutting off? Or some special technique?

[@RPostVideos]

​@@TheElsinoreGardenerI really appreciate your advice.

[@me-if2bj]

Are there any types of avocado trees that do better than other in containers?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

If the container is large enough (like the 40 gallon I have) Most trees will be good in it with the exception of Fuerte, its a wild growing tree. I'd say 4 years or more if you plant it right

[@alsar4180]

How long will the GEM stay in the container?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

A few years max. Mine really need to go into the ground now.

[@cub221954]

Didnt think you could use cedar chips around plants.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

What I do is pick up the fallen avocado leaves and put them under the mulch. Been doing it for years. When I add compost I do the same thing.

[@norafranco6279]

Hello The Elsinore Gardener, I have a plant that is in a 10" pot and it seems to be outgrowing it. Do you have a way I can contact your directly for your advice?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Nora Franco email me at [e-mail]

[@skylane1829]

Will they grow to full size trees or will they grow to manageable size?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

they will grow until the roots totally fill in the container. Then you have to up pot or put them in the ground

[@serenarichmond8120]

Nice.any avocados yet?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Yes many

[@MsEnglishtea]

I was recommended FoxFarm soil for avocado trees. Is that true? I was given a tree by surprise and would hate to see it perish. I have no clue how to care for it, so I'm doing my best.🙁

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I wouldn’t use that for long term trees. If you want to make your own soil add some bags of decomposed granite to the Fox farm stuff about 2 to 1 of DG to Fox

[@blaynesplantvlog7117]

How is it doing in the pot now? Is it fruiting?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

This tree turned out to be a counterfeit GEM that was being sold by a grower when they were not generally available to the public. It did fruit one year and got some damage where I had to cut it way back. It has struggled ever since. I think it’s just a Hass variety

[@robinmazariegos1]

are there drainage holes in the bottom of that big pot?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Yes there are large holes and I put lava rock on top to keep the soil in and allows water to drain

[@robinmazariegos1]

@@TheElsinoreGardener okay thanks

[@misterymisterio2743]

Hello Sir, where Are u located do u have a vine yard I live I El Senore too. I am trying to save my Gold Black avocado i brought from México but is drying now it is in a container and is like 10 inch tall. Any advise is much appreciated.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

What kind soil is it in?

[@1cleandude]

You don’t seem to be into white washing your trees do you think it’s a waste? You believe young trees planted in mounds should be draped with shade cloth? I planted Joey and Haas maybe 3/4” trunks in March and they seem to be stunted! Any advice? Thanks again for your time and expertise!!🙏🏻

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I whitewash all my my trees check out some of the videos

[@micagreen1805]

What plant is in the square bin to the right at the end of the video? 👀

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Those were Cantelope

[@rileyt9004]

Hi where you can buy your Gem avocado tree tyou

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Ri Le YT Right now there isn’t many places. I got mine from Adam Tropics in Temecula California. Check their website for availability

[@mykvass]

wow where did you find a Gem ?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Vrinda Bhalla Adam Tropics in Temecula ca. Sells them.

[@TheMultisportGeek]

I live in Oakland CA and neither myself nor my neighbor have had any success with avocados. The leaves fall off, the trunk turns black and it dies. Not sure what we’re doing wrong. Probably the soil. How often do you water them? That might be our issue.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Gantry Crane it probably is the soil. Do plant them in ground or in containers?

[@TheMultisportGeek]

The Elsinore Gardener We’ve always planted them in the ground.

[@jacqdanieles]

Sounds like overwatering leading to root rot. Best practice is to mound the soil 18" high & plant on the mound. That allows for better drainage. Also use well-draining soil.

[@TheMultisportGeek]

@@jacqdanieles Awesome. Thank you! What type of soil is best for drainage?

[@jacqdanieles]

@@TheMultisportGeek - sandy or loam soil. Check out "how to plant an avocado tree" on Gary Gragg's channel. I tried posting the link but KZbin deleted the comment.

[@joannescott7210]

What is the ratio on the honey water?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

3 to 1

[@AbiNomac]

I have a question. Can you grow them in a pot permanently? I know avocados are a big tree and everyone is telling me they must go into the ground. I only have a balcony and would like to keep mine in a pot.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Abi Nor-Mac I think you can grow them long term in a large container. You can also keep them trimmed to the height you need to fit the location. Remember in a container the tree relies on you for consistency in food and water. For long term I wouldn’t use less than a 40 gallon container and that may not be practical on a balcony

[@AbiNomac]

The Elsinore Gardener - Thank you very much. I sincerely appreciate your quick and informative reply. God bless.

[@joekidd777]

@@AbiNomac look for the Wurtz Avocado also called Little Cado. They grow only about 10 to 15 feet. You can grow them in 25 gallon pots indefinitely.

[@AbiNomac]

@@joekidd777 - Gos Bless you Joe. Thank you so much.

[@gerritleeuwner8411]

Why destroy a pot you can use again for another plant. Re-use helps the environment.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Thats just the way we did this one. I didn't want it to fall apart, helps with transplant shock too.

[@indinomads2073]

Is this the permenant home for this tree ?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

No, these trees last about 2 years in this size pot until the need to be replanted into a larger container or the ground. See my last video on what the roots look like after 2 years

[@mickielewis5267]

can it stay in the pot for its life?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

In this size no. In much bigger ones yes. I have a Sharwill in a 40 gallon that I will be doing an update on to show.

[@83Nachojr]

Where can I buy this tree?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Try the Fallbrook nurseries for the hard to find types

[@MrRockfish01]

How often do you water the avocado tree?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

In the winter about 2 times a week. In the summer, and because I have great well draining soil about 5 times a week. In extreme temperatures, everyday

[@MrRockfish01]

@@TheElsinoreGardener -I have a dwarf avocado less than a year old in a large pot and I’ve noticed that some of the tips of the leaves are turning brown. I’m watering about 4 times a week. Do you think I’m under watering it? 🤔

[@busayaphatchinchaibun6473]

Would of been easier to pull the plant out of the pot, recycling is the way to go!

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

That plant was in tight and I’m not going to ruin a tree when I can cut it out. I recycle whenever possible

[@madmanjim795]

How old is the tree? I have two avocado tress in containers here in tropical Indonesia that are 3 years old and no sign of flowers or fruits yet.

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Make sure they are grafted trees or you won’t see fruit for years.

[@madmanjim795]

@@TheElsinoreGardener these were grown from the pit. I think one plant is almost 4 years old and is 9ft tall. It's in a 50cm diameter pot and is looking very healthy. I guess I just need patience. Apparently though the trees can be injected/inocculated to speed up the flowering and fruiting process.

[@cindyrampersad6034]

How long will the tree stay in a pot??

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Cindy Rampersad I plan on up potting to a larger container in a year or so.

[@nnekababy]

@@TheElsinoreGardener How long from seed in pot to tree in ground?

[@parforyou06]

@@TheElsinoreGardener how do you pot up with the sandy soil. I am guessing you don’t cut this container once you do this.

[@athina55]

I’ve had my avocado pit in water for a few months now and its now about 60cm tall, but now I noticed that the mould started growing inside and out the pit. What shoud I do?☹️

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Athena 89 time to plant it into some soil.

[@athina55]

Thank you! 🙂

[@EskimoLady870]

Is ivacado grafted

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

Judith Joseph Yes it is

[@phyllisverdonck7799]

How many years before they fruit?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

They will set fruit next year

[@nnekababy]

@@TheElsinoreGardener How many years is that from seed?

[@nervousbabbs2769]

WHAT?! You cut the pot? Just give it a few hugs and a gently lift? This seems like the most wasteful and dangerous way to repot ANYTHING. Cutting down the side of the root ball with fence clippers???

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

I will sacrifice a pot not to destroy a root ball. Period. Especially if the tree has been in the pot too long.

[@AustinJQueen]

You can’t trip over big trees like this. They are both too tall and too heavy. The pots are a lot cheaper than the tree. Also avocado trees are super sensitive to transplant so it has to be as smooth as possible.

[@nervousbabbs2769]

@@TheElsinoreGardener I was afraid for the roots I suppose the outside ones can just grow back

[@nervousbabbs2769]

@@AustinJQueen That makes alot of sense I didn't really think about it like that

[@tropiccalibackyardgardener6241]

I agree with this… you could accidentally cut or damage roots you don’t see. Especially with tropical trees, which is the only thing I’m interested in. I like the rare and exotic

[@niasuh786]

How old is the tree in this video?

[@TheElsinoreGardener]

By now that tree is 4years old. It planted in ground a year or so ago