Growing Avocado Trees From Seed - 21 Month Update

[@RobBackyardGardenerr]

In this video, I'll provide an update on my Avocado Saplings that I've grown from seed that are now just about 21 months old as I started them on 1/13/20. A lot has happened since the last update - overwintering them indoors, bringing them outside in spring, and then repotting them once again a few months ago. I have 6 plants growing in this series - 2 from the toothpick and water method, and 4 started from the direct sowing into soil method. I'll keep you updated on their progress until they perish or produce (fingers crossed). Tips for growing avocado trees: Avocado trees really don't prefer full sun all day and especially not 100 degree temperatures so It's been tough planning where he should stay during the days - preferably a partial sun/shady area. Avocado trees do enjoy slightly acidic soil that is well draining. A PH of 6.0 - 6.5 is ideal and having sandy soil conditions also helps. They also are heavy nitrogen feeders so a monthly feeding should be used after they reach a few feet tall. Your soil should consist of a mixture of Limestone, crushed granite and sandy loam. Make sure it is well-draining to prevent root rot. I hope you will enjoy this new video and the series. Here's the link to the new series: kzbin.info/aero/PLKJSapt21HvVW4ypUBaphTPkDC-Q7oV_6 Here's the link to the playlist which shows the journey of the original series: kzbin.info/aero/PLKJSapt21HvVutNhlz6mkFoFB8EbrIful Thanks for watching! PLEASE SUPPORT MY CHANNEL (if you wish) - when you shop through the following links, it helps me continue to put out more gardening content and allows me to pursue my passion! Rain Water 2-Barrell System amzn.to/3d0xiJK Single Barrell System: amzn.to/3e7mJVo Rain Water Barrell Stand: amzn.to/2zuepQT Gutter Downspout Converter (Flexible): amzn.to/2LTMV9I Abba 8'X10" Walk-in Greenhouse: amzn.to/2K4ZJIU Organic All Purpose Fertilizer: amzn.to/2rCnvUp Grow Room Rack: amzn.to/2re2cZ2 Grow Room Lights: amzn.to/2rbLzg3 Sensei Pruners/Shears: amzn.to/2HK4o0T Gardening Gloves: amzn.to/2HJZBfV ❤ Subscribe for more Free Gardening Tips and Videos: goo.gl/f3D2tj If interested in connecting with me on other social media networks, here's my links below: instagram.com/robbackyardgardenerr/ facebook.com/robbackyardgardenerr/ plus.google.com/u/0/+RobBackyardGardenerr kzbin.info www.patreon.com/robbackyardgardenerr

[@jakobtrahey846]

How are the apple trees going?

[@god1414]

What about mango tree it's been a while

[@furkan2894]

How is the mango tree doing it's been 2 years since you posted something about the mango tree

[@GinaR]

Thank you for sharing your progress and tips on growing avocados.

[@GutenGardening]

We have not been successful at growing avocado from seed, and we plan to try again! Nice looking trees. Thanks for the update.

[@PompomYourkey]

Please keep up the great videos! Your very unique! Every time I search for a plant growing video I always find tutorials. I want videos like this! I usually never find videos where people show the plants growing every single month or week or day. I love videos like this! Videos where it feels like I’m actually there growing the plant with you! Your one of my favorite KZbinrs! I hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks for making me happy with your awesome videos!

[@darlouthia5153]

I love your videos. It’s always so exciting when I see you’ve dropped a new update !

[@snjezanaardala3717]

Why do you

[@Silverpicker]

I can't believe you have ANOTHER massive channel! You are so prolific! Amazing, dude. Just subbed and can't wait to see more!

[@RobBackyardGardenerr]

OMG - thank you brother!

[@katiebailey9180]

Very interesting.

[@GregorySesma]

Fantastic update! I have few trees I’m trying to grow as well, and your series is a great motivator. 👍

[@dizzygiraffescoins1148]

Man thats pretty awesome Rob thanks for sharing 👍

[@lukemarchionne]

Have you tried growing apricots before?

[@АлександърДенев2]

I have 3 avocado seeds That have sprouted The 1st 1s about 2 months old. The second is 1 and a half months, but it already has 4 leaves and two little ones And the 3rd one is 3 weeks maybe, but its developing very slow, the root isn't even an inch long and no crack on the. But the second one is legendary, because it actually splitted in half, but immediately started growing, this was about a month ago, and already 6 leaves? That's impressive and in moderate climate.

[@PAandMDwoodsMan]

Sweet!

[@RobBackyardGardenerr]

Thank you brother!

[@snjezanaardala3717]

No it is sour

[@williamfindspeople4341]

You should try a silver dollar tree. You can grow them inside in the North.

[@snjezanaardala3717]

Why

[@williamfindspeople4341]

@@snjezanaardala3717 inside joke between Rob and me. We collect coins.

[@Danifoxx8]

Also, I wonder if this is why one of my mangoes has brown leaves like that… if it’s because it’s gotten burnt from too much sun. Looks similar to your avocados. It’s like every baby leaf that tries to come out gets brown. I’ll try to move it to indirect sun. Is that pipe looking thing you have in with the avocados there to help them stand upright?

[@anasianant1572]

I actually have the same prob, My mango leafs keeps getting brown and fall off and now i dont think it Will grow anymore

[@RobBackyardGardenerr]

It serves 2 purposes. An aid in standing it up and a way to water the bottom as needed.

[@RobBackyardGardenerr]

It could be due to either not enough water or a salt accumulation in the soil... maybe try flushing out the soil and possibly adding a bit of nitrogen fertilizer.

[@Danifoxx8]

@@RobBackyardGardenerr flushing out the soil? I try to bottom water them instead of watering them from the top… I’ll try the fertilizer and see if it helps. It just looks super sad and the new leaves that try to come out don’t seem to make it. Thank you!

[@PaoloElarmo]

Rob Do You Have Update on Your Citrus Tree..?

[@DimaculanganPunch]

Awesome!

[@RCSQUADRON]

Add Lava Rocks as a top dressing to the pot.

[@RCSQUADRON]

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[@sierracharlie7293]

Just Subbed. Your next YT Channel should be the Midnight Gardner mate.

[@suliyantowijaya]

my plan also die in 3 month after. i though my growth media problem but wasn't. i will give a try with your advice, using nitrogen fertilizer. :) thanks for sharing sir.

[@dhanasekaran9055]

Iam in tropical climate, in just 5 months I got this much height🤪also the temperature in here is always 30-37 deg Celsius

[@snjezanaardala3717]

Damn you weigh a lot

[@st.peterunner8758]

What part of the world is it 30-37 all year? That’s 86f-98f

[@kanagunbr]

@@st.peterunner8758 it is south India. Tamil Nadu state. Our day temp never go down below 80 and never crosses 102. We don’t have much different between summer and winter

[@st.peterunner8758]

@@kanagunbr cool 😎

[@silvara670]

Hi Rob, I planted 3 Avocado seeds in a 10 Gallon planter last spring hoping at least one would sprout. Well, to my surprise all 3 sprouted. They are each about 6 Inches tall now. Should I let them grow to see which one does best or take my best guess and pull out 2 of them? Been trying to grow one for a few years now and this is the first year they have made it this long. Thanks!

[@Danifoxx8]

Rob, are those just regular plastic pipes?

[@RobBackyardGardenerr]

Yes

[@TamimLB]

What happened to your Mango tree? It's been long.

[@claudiafrasca-jones5006]

What happened to your mango tree?

[@Roxyhellafoxy.]

I’m sure you get asked this a lot but i and I’m sure a majority of your channel audience is curious what happened to your Mango tree ?

[@michaelschneider530]

I have a question. My avocado seed ended up growing 2 stems. 1 is significantly bigger than the other. They seem to alternate growing. The taller will grow several inches and sets of leaves. Then the smaller will. Should I just cut the smaller one off so the taller tree can focus growing or let them both grow? Or can they be separated?

[@diavalus]

Leave both of them, it will grow like a bush and that’s what you usually want

[@DunnoNun928]

It’s a branch

[@danijelardala6333]

Here before 100k

[@GutenGardening]

I will second that! Haha

[@ethanesport1155]

Sr i think that seedling need to be grafted..

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

That's odd, I keep mine in full sun, I do know they don't like a lot of water, they would rather be pretty dry. I still have mine in regular garden soil with fertilize. I have one still in the water and it's pretty big.

[@thesilentone4024]

I would do a test on that soo. Do 1 with all 25% of you're mix. Do the second one with that 50 25 25 mix. I got one for you don't use play sand use desert sand why play sand is way smaller and can technically become cement for your plants roots and will stunt them. Ps im in college for this and have seen many play sand mistakes do to lack of research and to many popular gardeners not knowing what it does telling lots of people its ok to use when its really not.

[@Danifoxx8]

I’ve got some… but I heard avocados don’t grow true to the seed. I feel like I’m wasting my time but oh well…

[@RobBackyardGardenerr]

They don't BUT you could have a very edible variety as well. Worst case you could graft a branch from a know variety and use the base as root stock - yielding a crop in as little as a few years.

[@aarohanpokharel760]

They won't fruit in that pot . Just wasting their life dude. They are barely alive in those .