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Charles Malki, Biologist & Plant Expert from ivorganics.com/ rescues a severely sunburned Hass Avocado Tree from a local plant nursery and shares (1) how to prepare the soil prior to installing a tree, (2) use of organic fertilizer (liquid & granular) to give the tree a great start, (3) sunblock and sunscald protection to damaged bark, (4) organic foliage sunblock spray to minimize transplant shock and so much more! Be sure to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to watch all the other IV Organic's education gardening videos.

[@complexionapplication8555]

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

[@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.

[@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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[@leopold9999]

Most informative video around, Thanks!

[@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

[@LittleJordanFarm]

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

[@ryanprijic1343]

Gary's Best Gardening would be cringing like mad if he saw this video. Compost is not the home of roots...."soil amendments should go on top of the soil." Many things: I have never heard CA has mostly clay soil. I am sure it varies widely. Here in Pasadena my soil is almost pure sand. Avocados need excellent drainage and therefore sandy soil is actually a benefit as long as you water enough. I have walked through avocado groves in Fallbrook and put my hands in the soil.....super sandy and loose! I really think this video should be updated or taken down. I spent two years growing avocados trees using bad advice (like this video), and my trees died or almost died. Now I am doing it right and they thrive. Sorry be so critical, but avocados are not easy to grow and I hate for others to fail because the information they received was not accurate.

[@Sigmund1924]

My thoughts exactly. This guy is on one of Gary’s lecture videos from Laguna Hills nursery selling his needless product. They need to get on the same page since Gary says decaying matter should only be placed on top in the form of compost and mulch. He pretty much did everything incorrectly. My avocado trees are thriving and I followed none of the advice given here.

[@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.

[@VangelisFilms]

Awesome channel! Your passion shines through 👍

[@devbachu7072]

I love this guy he is a passionate gut an agree with him

[@mariamalshaer]

Everyone should 😊

[@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

[@gladisgutierrez7990]

I love your video !!!!! Thank you 😊 for sharing!!!

[@hamromoomin324]

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

[@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.

[@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 :-)

[@rubberbandproductions6885]

the plant whisperer

[@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

[@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?

[@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 :-)

[@guygirard2409]

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

[@kateliu8285]

Hi, This is Kate, greeting from China. I brought Hass avocado from New Zealand to China 2 years ago. The same problem occurred with my first tree in New Zealand and my second tree in China. The leaves got withered on the top of it, and it was starting with the leaves from the bottom of the tree, (which makes me feel headache). I planted them in the pot inside the room, watering them regularly. Could you please tell me where the problem is?

[@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

[@johanconradie2120]

Never plant an ago in a hole: take out of container and simply put on ground and mound soilmix up around root mass

[@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.

[@rockers7889]

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

[@rogerlibby14613]

First, please water the poor tree! Second, Take all of your mixed dirt out of the hole. Next use a drill with a long auger bit and drill as many holes as you can into the bottom of the hole. If lucky you may hit a different layer of soil that will aid with drainage. Now fill the hole with mixed dirt all the way to the top. Take the tree out of the pot and set it on top of the hole. Mound dirt around the tree. After watering the tree may sink a few inches but will still be above ground level. Planting an avocado the same way as a rose bush cost me several trees due to root rot.

[@gloriacarter2348]

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

[@kitogutierrez5552]

Can you give an update video of this tree feb 2019

[@guyderby8861]

HE'S CUTE AND SMART!

[@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.

[@denzilpinto7681]

Hi how old was the plant that you planted

[@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

[@RihanPereira]

will avocado tree sustain monsoon(rainy) season of 3-4 months in india ? How long does it take for a tree of this size to actually produce the fruit ?

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

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

[@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

[@Evie170]

How many avocado trees do you recommend growing for self-sufficiency in avocado fruit for one person?

[@ayushsaha7281]

Wonder how the plant is doing today

[@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?

[@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

[@GDEVADASEN]

Hi brother, I have a couple of seedlings thats 8 ft tall. I also bought 3 trees from Amazon. One being a Pinkerton. Hopefully its genuine. Its 2 years since I got it and its about 3 feet high with a 3 feet canopy. Right now its flowering. Any suggestions on how to care for it. I am a missionary in india

[@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?

[@felipediaz9253]

First time watching your channel like the contents have a question I have a avocado tree and blooms but they all fall of and can’t prudice any avocados

[@itsprivate4360]

Awesome, thank you from down under Australia 🙂

[@jamesgretsch4894]

Darn hard dirt. Took me an hour to barely do a whole big enough for my avocado. I live east of downtown LA. The digging destroyed me. Now time to recover.

[@karlailoff5613]

Try applying Gypsum to the hard soil I've heard this helps plants establish roots in hard soils.

[@semaj2345]

It’s still in a pot and I’m in Florida I have been allowing the plant to adjust to full sun in the pot before planting since it was shaded in a nursery

[@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.

[@jazminvel5797]

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

[@2011JAYLYN]

Can you get fruit from an avocado tree that was planted from a seed?

[@arcosaojorge4061]

Naïve guy...

[@katrinagibson9467]

My yard is rocky, can I put my avocado plant in rocky soil.

[@salvadordominguez5925]

Avocados LOVE rocky soil, they prefer the good drainage.

[@rjlchristie]

Emblazoned in large letters on the avocado tree I just purchased today: AVOCADO WARNING !! -Always lift/support plant by root bag ,do not lift by plant stem - DO NOT disturb roots of plant when planting. - Do not let young plants dry out or sit in water - Mulch well after planting Didn't see much adherence to such protocols in this video clip.

[@chrisandersonCR16]

Can you help me identify which avocado tree I have?

[@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!

[@che3904]

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

[@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

[@DaBuDaSak]

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

[@richardfreeman7884]

Any suggestions to help my Avacado tree to flower? It was planted from seed to pot then ground 5 years ago but no flowers, lots of new growth in the leaves but no flowers?

[@tommichael9482]

It took a decade to bear fruit if you planted by seed on ground, according to Home Depot.But in pot it will be forever, sorry to say that.

[@thearki-vist6050]

I’ve grown mine first one finally

[@NorthernThaiGardenGuy]

You forgot to mulch. You could save a lot of water by mulching. I would go with Shamus O'Leary's tree planting methods over this one.

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Northern Thai Garden Guy, Mulch is VERY important. Unfortunately, I did not have any available at this home where I did the planting. I have published many videos before and after this one explaining the value of mulch... including the making of antibiotics to keep your plants and trees disease free. Check out this recent publication with me and arborist Lisa Smith: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3utdYptnZeLoZY Thank you for taking the time to write me! Charles :-)

[@IVOrganic]

Also check out this video published this week discussing the importance of mulch around your avocados (and other trees): kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6LMcqavYpiFsLc

[@elipollo4586]

How is the Plant doing Now ?

[@RootedInTx]

Could you have put it into a bigger pot?

[@mjsanchez2173]

Is this avocado tree grafted ?

[@keananconnor4221]

So I’m in The fruit bowl of Victoria

[@alexcontreras6103]

Good Video Charles that Sunblock is an excellent Idea,

[@IVOrganic]

Thank you Alex Contreras! :-) Charles

[@kavi14in]

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

[@michealinak]

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

[@teknacious]

I heard unstaked trees grow stronger almost like the tree working out

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Giuliano Supriano, It's a compromise on newly installed trees... without a stake, many would break in half without support. But by the 2nd to 3rd years, the tree, with selective pruning, should grow such that the underlying trunk and branches can support the weight of the branches and fruit (fruit may need to be thinned out as well to keep the load manageable in the early years). With the annual Santa Ana winds that blow through Los Angeles, I am confident that most my trees would not survive the winds in that first year.... Also, checkout all the fruit groves with their newly installed trees... all staked, regardless of fruit tree type. Reason: To ensure the tree grows in the right direction, standing straight, with a balanced branch structure that can support the most amount of fruit for the longest period of time. I hope this helps and makes sense. Charles :-)

[@teknacious]

IV Organic Amazing feed back thanks so much for going in depth on your reply makes total sense

[@blissfulacresoffgridhomest2098]

I am in the desert and we get horrendous wind. I will be staking all of my new trees because I watched your video thank you very much. How long should I leave my small organic seeds started avocados in the pot? Currently they are being kept in the dappled shade area of my Greenhouse. I guess I'm asking how old should my tree be or the size it should be before I put it in the ground?

[@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.

[@dddduu300]

It's pooling.... and you stated you were going to add more water? Wow... This avocado did not survive.

[@mikkie543]

Do you have an online shop for your products? Am in Ghana..

[@IVOrganic]

Michael Konadu Hello 👋 There’s about 100+ stores in the USA, and now entering Canadian marketplace. IVOrganics.com has a small flat shipping rate on international orders. You can also try Amazon. I hope this helps!!! Charles 🌱👍

[@mikkie543]

@@IVOrganic Thank you

[@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

[@danielbujank469]

why u don't using "pacul" or cangkul.. ITS more easy to mix compos or something even to build a hole.. sorry saya tidak mahir bahasa inggris

[@pinball000]

Seen you on Gary’s gardening and he promotes not adding organic matter to the planting hole but you do? Especially in poor draining clay this will cause issues. Guess it was just another chance to promote your products. Seriously struggle to take these videos seriously when every single vid promotes your white wash which is expensive as hell

[@piyushkamboj5325]

Hi i m from punjab india ,want to do avacado farming here ,temperarure ranges from 3°-45° during winters and summer ,kindly guide me

[@drkcyd1]

Although clay retains nutrients well - once that soil is spent it is virutally impossible to get nutrients back into it. Keep in mind there are parts of California with Mammals, even dinosaurs, buried in thick clay that are still preserved to the point of where you can cook thier meat. I'd be interested to see another tree planted along side with no added soil supplements.

[@aquapros916]

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

[@adriangarciafishing7498]

how's that tree now? you used way to much fertilizer while transplanting you shouldn't should any at first but maybe a little bit about 3 months later then start fertilizing after first year

[@bettyhodgen1563]

This one shows how to plant, fertilize, treat for sunburn. I wondered why some fields have tree trunks painted white or brown. Do you have a sunburned tree?

[@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

[@GereDJ2]

Are you part Hispanic or Latin? As you roll your 'R's when you say ThRee, like a Cuban or Mexican.

[@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

[@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

[@CutoDracon]

What about pruning an avocado tree?

[@IVOrganic]

Hello CutoDracon, The best time for heavy pruning is late winter. Light pruning can be made following your avocado harvest. I will be doing several pruning, training, etc videos in the upcoming months. Be sure to subscribe so that you do not miss them! Also, here is a related video relating to pruning: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5vQppKnh92YsJI Sincerely, Charles :-)

[@CutoDracon]

Thank you. You got a subscriber. :)

[@IVOrganic]

Awesome & Thank You CutoDracon!!! :) Charles

[@IVOrganic]

Hello CutoDracon, Here is a link describing pruning. An avocado tree was included in this video link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWbSfmmtmtGHepo I'll be working on other more mature avocados in the upcoming months for some orchards I have been invited to visit in the Southern California areas including, San Diego, Redlands & Irvine. Stay tuned! :) Charles

[@zal1237]

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[@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 !!

[@erickonoka5051]

Very helpful information.Thank you for the lesson.

[@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.

[@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 :-)

[@sushilchandrapoudel1546]

It may be better if u told the size of pit n distance of it's plantation ,so could mind ...

[@Lbaculanta]

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

[@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

[@dddduu300]

So much wrong about how you planted this avocado.

[@debbiejessee5870]

We live in Ohio. Will they grow good here?

[@IVOrganic]

Hello Debbie Jessee, There are so many customers I know that are successfully growing tropical & sub-tropical plants (such as avocados, citrus, bananas, passion fruit, etc...) in parts of the country that have a deep freeze each winter. They do so by planting in containers, and bringing them indoors until the chance of nighttime lows dipping below freezing have past, before returning the potted fruit trees onto their porches. If you want to attempt growing an avocado in a pot, I recommend that you go with a dwarf variety (that will more naturally adapt to a live in a container) such as: Holiday, Little Cado, and so many others... Please keep me posted on what you end up growing!!! Charles :-)

[@Carlos-ip2ir]

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

[@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

[@zuzuvalentine3410]

good video very informative.

[@richaproductions7678]

Won't there be water logging during heavy rain?

[@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 :-)

[@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.