How to stand up your avocado tree after a wind storm

[@MijoSimpson]

Man, your farm is so beautiful and resilient, I wish I had a farm like yours

[@SleepyLizard]

you have one in India

[@АлександърДенев2]

I'm very glad you are alright or didn't get hurt too badly. I can see how this video could help those who need to save uprooted or blown over avocado and mango trees.

[@SleepyLizard]

thanks

[@chinatownboy7482]

The most important thing is that you are safe. Human lives are the only thing that is important.

[@SleepyLizard]

yes

[@edwinreyes7699]

Thank you for the Advice , and tips. I needed to hear some of these especially when I live near the east coast of fl. I always get strong winds during hurricane season. My trees leaned some after this Hurricane. Thanks and please keep Educating all,of your subscribers. We appreciate all you do.

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you Edwin

[@RoundaboutHexagons]

I have a tree that broke halfway due to ants, I'll try to lift the broken part and firmly stick it on the stump using your tips from the video 😊

[@SleepyLizard]

I was not aware ants could do that

[@Betty599]

Tom, you are 100% correct stand up your trees, any trees. We don't have hurricane in Paso Robles but we have crazy wind storms in the winter on top of the mountain. You'r giving me great ideas on nail two by four to the trees. Thank You.

[@SleepyLizard]

good luck with the wind Betty

[@slowpoke4557]

I love your sense of humor, content, and the way you present your knowledge 👨‍🎓

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you slowpoke

[@MC-sv5dm]

Thank you! When I have my own fruit trees I will remember you when it comes time to rescue it after a storm

[@SleepyLizard]

another tip: don't listen to social media on how to protect the tree ahead of the storm either. I saw people suggesting you strap your tree to a fence, or stake it rigidly. Fences are the first things blown down in storms and if you stake the tree it loses flexibility.

[@АлександърДенев2]

Safety is very important and I'm happy that you are safe. Well, my remaining plants are not safe since this fungus is spreading. I didn't even know how destructive and persistent root rot can be. I checked the root ball a different avocado tree (a lighter green seeding) that was a bit younger and was healthy up until early September and guess what I found - black and mushy roots with few partially pale roots. I'm noticing a pattern with this rot. The cutting just dropped the leaves, which are dead apart from the handles which are portion of leaf tissue remaining. I'm still in disbelief. I wasn't expecting things to go this way. And about the apple seedlings - the drought was very extreme in August and no one was there to water them, so you know what happened (RIP). 2021 was the first year for my OG avocado as well as some smaller ones. 2022 was kind of stale, but still fantastic for my avocados - growth and development. 2023 could be the best and worst year simultaneously, the OG avocado reached 3 feet and was exceeding my expectations, but in August that year, it started gong downhill. My mango dying from spider miter adds up to the pain. And 2024 - only disappointment and fake hope offered from February. I lost over 10 avocados, including the main ones from root rot. I won't try to grow papaya, pineapple or other tropical fruits until I eliminate the fungus to some extent. The only thing I have remaining from the OG avocado is the cutting in water which still has a very green stem and a shoot with healthy apical meristem. That cutting contains the DNA from my OG avocado. But the chances of the cutting recovering from the leaf loss is ridiculously low. I estimate about 1 in 10 million to 1 in 200 million, which is realistically impossible. I must say, I'm impressed at the fact that the cutting is holding up. I know, I know, my update was bad, but I'm being honest at the very least. MY avocado journey is reaching the end, but it is what it is. I will still update and see if there's still hope or the cutting.

[@SleepyLizard]

that sucks

[@johnnygonzales3211]

Good to see your all ok my friend my daughter and grandsons are ok too.

[@SleepyLizard]

glad to hear it.

[@АлександърДенев2]

It's been 2-3 days since the sad demise of my avocado cutting which ended the journey. I'm still sad, but I was mostly upset yesterday night. I'm still taking care of the cutting, even though it's dead and probably meaningless. There's no signs of living tissue, or cells even. Tissue culture might help, but obviously I don't have the knowledge or resources or money to use some advanced biotechnological tools to multiply cells. The only difference between I can tell between a plant that had died years ago and this cutting is the fact that the cutting is still hydrated and firm. And even that I'd consider a small victory, but still not a sign of life.

[@SleepyLizard]

😭

[@АлександърДенев2]

So, I found an injured pigeon. I think the right leg is broken a bit and its left wing is damaged. But as long as I keep it safe and pray that the cats won't find it and you know... eat it. I will put some water and food in the cardboard. Yeah, I used a cardboard box as a home for the pigeon. I was very happy when the swift took off, knowing that it's free. I believe that I will feel the same way for the pigeon. As for the avocados, nothing much. The cutting is possibly succumbing to the Pythium fungi. I must say I'm impressed that the cutting is still maintaining that tiny green portion with some potential callues activity. I'm using a fungiccide and chamomile flowers as a mixture. You know, mixing with the water. But I can tell that there's a bit of that fungi still. This fugnus loves every bit of foliage, even if it's a tiny shoot apical meristem. I will search for willow and birch trees for small twigs I can use to soak in water for a day to make a natural rooting hormone and increase the chances of recovery. But like I said, the avocado series ultimately ends if the cutting, which containing the DNA of the OG tree dies. But if it survives, I will continue growing avocados. I'm somewhat optimistic due to the cutting's resilience. I hope the pigeon recovers and I also hope the cutting somehow recovers, somehow. What are your thought on me saving the pigeon?

[@SleepyLizard]

My thoughts on the pigeon: you've been nursing your trees so if you show it the same attention and care then you'll help it recover.

[@KaiSamerson-e5l]

You, safe = good

[@SleepyLizard]

so true

[@ParkinsonHarminghton]

Oh my, good thing my farm is in In- Indonesia

[@SleepyLizard]

your farm is In- In your head

[@AvocadoTalk]

Good advice, glad you guys are good. Hang in there.

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you.

[@LostandFoundFarms33952]

This is one of those videos that I don't need now, but it's been catologued into my my "hard drive" for the future. Thank you!

[@SleepyLizard]

I hope you never need it

[@LostandFoundFarms33952]

@SleepyLizard it's not if, but when in SWFL. LoL

[@Thatrectifieddude]

Man, these hurricanes really must be exhausting you guys. Well, lucky me, I live in a county of CA that doesn't get too much horrifying weather

[@SleepyLizard]

yes, it's part of life. a disruptive part of life but part of life

[@MasterKenfucius]

You forgot step 7. If you had to trim all the top branches out then you need to give that trunk some "sun-screen" so it can handle the full sun it is going to receive. A lot of people will paint it white to reflect the sunlight that is going to hit it without protection.

[@SleepyLizard]

no I did not forget a step. Avocado trees can handle full sunlight just fine.

[@MiniaturePoodleLady]

Watching your video while enjoying a slice of the delicious Choquette you sent us! Hope your trees are all fine and your tips help others!

[@SleepyLizard]

I'm about to cut open an avocado for a little breakfast my own self. thanks for the comment!

[@Savingusnow]

Another great video from Sleepy Lizard.

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you

[@chargermopar]

That's the key I tell people. You need to dig a hole under where the tree pulled out of the ground. I also like to cut the broken roots clean and seal the cuts. I use a Bobcat for standing up trees and a hose to flush the soil around the roots as it stands up. Then I put the best soil I can find as a filler.

[@SleepyLizard]

yep

[@billytran3692]

Dang. I wish I knew this some years ago. I might’ve been able to save my family’s persimmon tree that my dad was growing since I was in elementary. Thanks so much for putting out the info that they can be saved

[@SleepyLizard]

certain trees are salvable others not. citrus is difficult to stand back up for example

[@dediturino]

i like your video about avocado sir. i am from indonesia

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you

[@lavida57]

Glad you didn't get hit hard. Love your content and the grove.

[@SleepyLizard]

I appreciate your comment, thank you

[@heerasingh7844]

Extremely wonderful information buddy great job well done buddy 👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️💯💯💯👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌👌

[@SleepyLizard]

thanks Heera

[@mitchchrist]

Good morning 🙏 🌄 I'm grateful for this video and I'm happy that you and your family are safe and healthy 🙏 I could of used this information when Ian uprooted my 10+ avocado 🥑 tree and the roots are still exposed 😢

[@SleepyLizard]

by now it's gotta be sending branches straight up to the sky

[@mitchchrist]

@@SleepyLizard yes it is! Going to take your advise and trim in these coming days! Thanks 😊 for your professional post!!!

[@GarySimpson-p2n]

It's so annoying when there're so many broken twigs on the ground after a storm, let alone a hurricane

[@SleepyLizard]

for real

[@kellydelmas6628]

We just ordered our first box, we can't wait 😊

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you for your business. I'll be picking and shipping Monday.

[@robertziawinski6554]

Tom, great advice! You are the Man!

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you

[@ДимитрийВладимировПутинов]

How’s your farm doing? I believe the trees are healthy

[@SleepyLizard]

we did good this year.

[@EtiquetteGentlemanian]

It does appear as though you've got plentiful rainfall

[@SleepyLizard]

every day

[@НатальяГолованова-з5н]

Thank you!

[@SleepyLizard]

you are welcome

[@ДимитрийВладимировПутинов]

My characterS? You mean to tell me I have multiple characters? I’ve missed the last few streams you did, I was busy with work

[@SleepyLizard]

yep

[@theresavanduzer3459]

❓ QUESTION: I'm in Florida as well looking for avocado trees and mango trees, do you ever sell your grafted trees?

[@SleepyLizard]

we do not. you can get trees at www.larafarmsmiami.com

[@Captainsean-007]

Great info Tom!!😊

[@SleepyLizard]

you are welcome

[@babetteisinthegarden6920]

Thanks for the info

[@SleepyLizard]

you are welcome

[@DebbieSanchez-p4v]

Thank you for all the great info

[@SleepyLizard]

you're welcome Debbie

[@frostylonewolf1700]

hope your plants will be okay

[@SleepyLizard]

thanks Frosty, we are good

[@instinct-8991]

This might be an unusual request, but could you perhaps react to your Hurricane Irma videos and share a few thoughts on them? That would definitely be interesting.

[@SleepyLizard]

hmmmm. ok. lemme figure out how to do that.

[@moutasemh4187]

Take care

[@SleepyLizard]

thx

[@rhondaholt76]

GREAT info. THANK you!!!

[@SleepyLizard]

you are welcome

[@LabuHutan]

What is the best rootstock for avocado (fungi resistance)?

[@SleepyLizard]

we use seeds from Waldin and Lula

[@PrisTvv]

Thank you for sharing this very helpful

[@SleepyLizard]

I hope you didn't have too much damage

[@MacaroniPlayboi]

Didn't even know you had to water the damaged tree so it doesn't get overwatered, more water=less overwatering 🤷🏾‍♂️😂

[@SleepyLizard]

I'm not sure that's the reason. it's to get ride of air pockets

[@ParkinsonHarminghton]

You were the one who said “in your head” so maybe my farm is in your head

[@SleepyLizard]

that's the only place it exists

[@cryptomosin]

nice info! thanks!

[@SleepyLizard]

my pleasure

[@OrlandoBackyardGardening]

Thanks for the info!!

[@SleepyLizard]

I saw you had some work to do after the storm passed

[@EtiquetteGentlemanian]

You've got a lot of hurricanes in Florida

[@SleepyLizard]

tons

[@SeraphimCherubim]

Can you dance in your tick-tock video, too? 😂

[@SleepyLizard]

the answer is yes

[@docdonsmith]

G'day Tom , I tried ordering a SleepyLizard hat , but the fill out form told me to bugger off , it didn't accept Australia 😪😪😪

[@SleepyLizard]

go to the about section of my channel and send me an email

[@docdonsmith]

@@SleepyLizard Done

[@chrisgardslawn]

Won't the tree probably dry up after being blown over?

[@SleepyLizard]

no, the roots regrow and the tree recovers

[@MacaroniPlayboi]

I rarely experience hurricanes, do you get scared when it's forecasted?

[@antoniiocaluso1071]

great advice...from Punta Gorda! Papayas not so happy here. Pink Guava not so bad! We're...lucky! [ no...TERRIFIC storytelling overall!! haaa ]

[@SleepyLizard]

horrible month for you guys over there.

[@GarySimpson-p2n]

do you think I'm the main cousin?