ROUND 2: What is the Best Avocado Tree to Grow in a Container? GEM vs. GWEN.

[@AvocadoTalk]

REM's winner GEM, skin color when ripe helps a lot of folks know when it's ready. Looking forward to the taste test.

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

You definitely have a point on the GEM, I am really looking forward to trying it out. It might become my favorite avocado yet. Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching REM!

[@growyourownavocados]

Yes! Turning black definitely helps and makes things easier when picking.

[@AE-tk9fp]

Another great video, Johnny! Two great avocados. Thanks for the video!

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Thank you AE for the kind words and thank you for watching! Hope all is well!

[@juwanatani8356]

Wow...!! Avocado tree in full bloom.Thank you for sharing my friend.

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Thank you my friend for your kind words and thank you for watching!

[@growyourownavocados]

From what I am reading it sounds like Gem protects its fruit by keeping it under the canopy and this helps inland. I also noticed that Gwen can get huge after 25 years. Not sure if Gem does but I imagine it can too.

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

That's interesting about how big the Gwen gets, I heard even the Little Cado can get big as well. Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching BAA!

[@Renshen1957]

GEM is a seedling of Gwen. Do your have a video on the Holiday Avocado? Unstaked it grows to about 5-6 feet with a weeping habit.

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Hi, actually I should do a video on my holiday. My holiday really does weep over if I don't have something holding it up. Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching!

[@RareAvoTrees]

Greg A shows in his vid the Gwen gets can get big but perhaps its a slow grower like a Gem, commercial growers often plant Gems 6 to 9 feet apart.

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Thank you for sharing. I really should have planted by trees a bit further apart from each other. Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching!

[@Coolclimatetropicalfruits]

Top info Johnny This will be very useful for people to use as a guide 👍

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Thank you Neil for your kind words and thank you for watching!

[@growyourownavocados]

Nice comparison Johnny! I was wondering about this same topic. I can see how Gwen, Gem and Lamb all have a lot in common.

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching BAA!

[@VirginiaFruitGrower]

Looks like they are both winners🏆. I like the color or the Gem and the fact that it doesn't necessarily need a pollinator. I'll stay tuned for your evaluation on the Gem flavor.

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

I definitely agree with you there, they are both 10/10 in my book. I like the GEM as well. Thank you for your comment my friend and thank you for watching! Hope you have a great rest of the week!

[@mannygi1977]

I can only plant one tree in ground which should i get, i want best production without polinator, size of tree doesnt matter. Good taste.

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

If size doesn't matter, you cannot go wrong with a Hass. Other choices are Reed, Gem, Pinkerton and Lamb Hass. Good luck in choosing, they are all great avocado trees. But you can never go wrong with.a Hass if size of the tree doesn't matter.

[@Areeshayahyavlogs]

your all videos are awesome great sharing stay connected

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you for watching!

[@krazycorw7561]

Looks like the gem is doing a lot better, in your pots. What are they’re ages? The same? Anyway another great video

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Hi Krazycor: All my GEMs are about 2 years old. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching!

[@frankyancy1347]

My one GEM fruit that I left on is still green. My GEM tree seems to be more vigerous, Gwen whimper in growth. I think it will take a number of seasons to assess tolerance to heat/cold that will determine "the best", as micro climate will effect our view....

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Hi Frank: I don't know why my GEMs are growing so slow. I gave a GEM to my Dad and his is growing about 5 times as fast as my GEMs. I think you are right it will take many seasons to determine which one is best. Thanks for sharing and thank you for watching!

[@xrsjohnm]

Hi johnny, Gwen and gem are So similar its too difficult to compare gem is almost a clone of gwen, just with a different name they both are 10/10 I'd settle for either one in a pot. Is that your Gwen that you dug up after planting in ground? It looks very healthy I don't see any issues with it. Which is better in a pot reed vs Gwen vs gem? In your opinion?

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Hi John, I totally agree with you that both the Gem and Gwen are 10/10. Yes, this is the Gwen I dug up from the ground. That is a really tough choice on the Gwen, Gem and Reed since I have all 3 in containers and they are all doing well. I really like my Reed, it is a really good looking tree and grows very well. Thank you for your comment and questions!

[@kanagunbr]

Thanks for the video. What is the size of the container you recommend for Gwen or Reed?

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

For a Reed or Gwen, I would recommend a bigger container like a 24" box or a half wine barrel or bigger container. Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching!

[@kanagunbr]

@@johnnysworld-backyardorchard Thank you for the response

[@ara3281]

Hi Johnny! Thanks you for a great video. What is your usda climate zone? Does avocado stay outside for hole year?

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Hi ARA: I am in Zone 10b and my avocado trees do stay out the entire year. Thank you for your questions and your kind words and thank you for watching!

[@CalclatedRisks]

Hi, I bought to Gem avocado trees and on one of them the stems are turning black, I cut it off and it keeps moving down the stem. How do I stop this? Any suggestions?

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

I had that same problem with my Reed. I think you need to cut it down more to a point it doesn't get black. Wondering what is the root cause of your tree turning black. Did you recently transplant it or is the GEM maybe getting wet feet due to the soil or too much watering? Good luck with your GEM!

[@timlanham-ei6qe]

i didnt know gem was available for backyard ? its under plant breeder rights yes ?

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

You can find them in a lot of the nurseries in Southern California to grow at home. Thank you for watching!

[@ragnaraxelson59]

What is the bloom time for GEM?

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Hi Ragnar, the GEM blooms during the spring. Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching!

[@davidmora9377]

Gwen does not need a B variety to produce in quantity. 16 oz. Gwen is a rarity, maybe just a little larger than Hass. And produces heavy every year. I have tasted Gwen & Gem, in there prime time not much difference. I have a Gwen in ground 20' tall and wide that is 36 years old.

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Hi David, thank you for sharing your experience with me. Btw, I really like your avocado Facebook group! Do you have a KZbin channel? Thank you for sharing your experience and thank you for watching!

[@timlanham-ei6qe]

can yewl get GEM for the backyard in the US ? i thought it was only for comercial growers

[@TASTYFOODSandEATING]

Thanks you for sharing . Keep connected

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching!

[@tomreveles597]

R zutano avocado 🥑 good for container growing?

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

I don't think zutano is the Best Avocado Tree to grow in containers. Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching!

[@anitasjoseph6632]

Gwen, gem, lamb and caremen which one is tasty. I'm from India bro.

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

They are all great varieties and very good. Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching!

[@AAHomeGardening]

wow, lovely

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching!

[@AAHomeGardening]

@@johnnysworld-backyardorchard you're welcome

[@regentsaquariums5692]

Both wins it's because GEM comes from Gwen lol

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

You are definitely correct and I will not argue with you there. Thank you for your comment and thank you for watching!

[@ChrisChinners]

where we your able to find a Gem?

[@johnnysworld-backyardorchard]

Hi Chris: I bought mine at Subtropical Nursery in Fallbrook, California, but they sell GEMs at a lot of local nurseries in Southern California now. Garden View Nursery in Irwindale, CA and Louie's Nursery in Riverside both sell them now. I bought mine in 2020 but they are at a lot more places now. Thanks for your question and thank you for watching!