The Hall Variety Avocado

[@Mrbfgray]

As a kid in 1970's, mountainous inland Cali, getting half an avocado on our plate for dinner was a true delicacy.

[@SleepyLizard]

sounds delicious

[@HAL69000]

Bought 4 of your Choquettes recently and couldn't be happier, absolutely delicious! Love your videos, very educational and entertaining.

[@SleepyLizard]

Thanks for the positive feedback HAL.

[@timcook8430]

Tom, my wife and say you haven't lived until you have had a Sleepy Lizard avocado. No joke.The hall is really terrific too. Maybe a favorite so far. QUESTION: Have you considered giving your customers a subscription option? So like ever month, 2 months, or what ever time frame your fruit will be ready, We are already paid up to receive our box of avocados. Think about it? We decided to no longer waste our money on supermarket avocados and just get them from you when available. Thank You for an amazing product.

[@SleepyLizard]

Tim, thank you so much and yeah the Halls are really good. My wife and I made avocado rice with one the other day (white rice with avocado and salt) and it was delicious! Several customers have requested a subscription option like you described. After the season when I can come up for air a little bit I need to freshen up my online store and take advantage of some of the new features the hosting company offers. The online retail part of the business has grown over the past two years and it's time for me to look into a few different things on of which is subscription....avocado of the month club. 🤣

[@timcook8430]

@@SleepyLizard Thanks Tom for the reply. We make the avocado rice too!

[@dmatcardoug2986]

Hi Tom: Just seeing this video! Thanks for the mention! Bringing you the Sugar Cane was my pleasure! Glad you, your wife and son liked it! We always enjoy our visits to Sleepy Lizard Avocado Farm! And the best part is the conversations you and I engage in!! Absolutely delightful! Hope to see you soon.

[@SleepyLizard]

I didn't want to say too much because some people like to remain anonymous but it's always great when you visit! My son is loving the sugarcane

[@dmatcardoug2986]

@@SleepyLizard That’s fine! I have no problem appearing in your videos, if it will enhance your audience’s response to you! I am happy that Tommy likes it. Next time I visit, if available, I will bring you some more! Stay well.

[@jmaldy67]

Love all your videos I just purchased my first box of avocados for my birthday gift to myself. Thank you! From California Jerry Maldonado

[@SleepyLizard]

Hi Jerry, They are on their way. I hope you enjoy them! thank you for your business.

[@JokingAtheist]

Thanks for another great vid

[@SleepyLizard]

you're welcome Joking

[@mannymakingmoves]

Great video. On a side note thank you thank you. We placed an order to deliver to Long Island shortly after the storm & the avocado was a hit. My dad is 74 years old & could not believe it. I'm sold & will be placing another order very soon. I surprise my parents weekly & this was the best one of the year. Happy Holidays

[@SleepyLizard]

I'm glad you enjoyed the avocados. Thanks for the positive feedback.

[@MasterKenfucius]

That seed looks like a perfect candidate for making root stock for grafting. It's huge!

[@SleepyLizard]

yes and they put out a lot of roots

[@jolus6678]

I remember back in the early 90's my family used to buy some huge avocados with green smooth skin. They had such complex flavor profiles, nutty, buttery, and even a bit grassy. They were such a delight. I wish I knew what they were. If I remember correctly, they were imported to the states from the Dominican Republic or Cuba.

[@SleepyLizard]

Jolus, yes if imported they would have been from DR. Maybe their origin was Cuba but the fruit would not have come from there.

[@Sam-mc2dk]

I like that you can make avocado slices. What varieties do you grow? I heard a super Hass is grown in Florida, is that similar to the Hass sold in the store?

[@SleepyLizard]

Sam, I've heard of super Hass but I don't know anything about it. We grow Simmonds, Donnie, Oro Negro, Catalina, Black Prince, Choquette, Monroe, and Hall. and a few other one offs.

[@Sam-mc2dk]

@@SleepyLizard Wow! I’ve bought fruit from you in the past and I was wondering when your Oro Negro matures? That is a variety I would love to try. Thanks

[@djlalorocks]

Just got my first Hall ripen and oh man!!! Delicious and HUGE!!! lol Thanks man

[@SleepyLizard]

They are so delicious. I was on my way out the door last night and I thought I’d bring some avocados to give out where I was going but I didn’t put any hall in the box I left those for us at home😆

[@morthomer5804]

I enjoy all avocados as a "stand alone " snack

[@SleepyLizard]

so good isn't it?

[@RimmPurple]

The Ring of Power my broda ... much love TommyBoy ..CHEERS

[@sergueiignacinskybenitovic3025]

You teach us with love like Jesus

[@SleepyLizard]

🥰

[@mwikakalima24]

1:30 that's exactly how I've cut avocados all my life 🤣🤣. and I'm pretty sure most Zambians will say the same. except the rings part 😳 that's all you Tom 😊 but I'll definitely try it 😅

[@SleepyLizard]

You can be the guy that brings avocado rings to Africa. I brought "pull my finger" to Venezuela

[@mwikakalima24]

you did!? 🤣🤣🤣 lol

[@mwikakalima24]

Then I will definitely be the girl to bring Avocado rings to Zambia 😄 idk about the other African countries, maybe they already have 🤷 or maybe not 😂😅

[@SleepyLizard]

@@mwikakalima24 I like to think I did anyhow 🤣

[@SleepyLizard]

@@mwikakalima24 a worthy goal

[@omarvazquez5613]

Hey Tom. I am hoping you guys won't be that badly impacted by the hurricane going to Florida. I am not sure if you guys are in the trajectory, but I wish you guys the best! Take Care!

[@SleepyLizard]

Thanks Omar, I appreciate your concern. We are getting a lot of wind and some very refreshing rain but nothing even close to tropical storm force. We are well south of the storm

[@omarvazquez5613]

@@SleepyLizard That’s good to hear! Stay safe, and keep on growing!! 🤘

[@michaellaura1231]

Ceviche or Ahi Tuna would look great inside the ring!

[@SleepyLizard]

yes! that would be amazing

[@BrenticusMaximus1]

Have you ever tried slicing this variety of fruit with a mandolin slicer? Curious if it might work due to the unique flesh consistency 🤔

[@SleepyLizard]

I have not. I don't have one of those

[@acidnut]

I am from California and never ate a Florida Avocado. Just got a box to try.

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you for your business and I hope you enjoy them

[@Phillandlord]

Order my box today!!

[@SleepyLizard]

thank you for your business. I appreciate it.

[@antoniovazquez1766]

With what drink you are going to enjoy your meal?

[@SleepyLizard]

I'm a bit boring. La Coix sparkling water, unflavored.

[@donquixote6859]

Got to try the Hall variety. Do you have Chico?

[@SleepyLizard]

I grow Chico for myself but not enough to sell them commercially, Easily one of my favorite fruits. I learned this weekend they call them Nooseberry in Jamaica. We call them sapodilla here.

[@albertomis8730]

Have you heard of the avozilla avocado? Are they polyembroinic?

[@SleepyLizard]

Hi Alberto, I have not heard of them nor have I heard of any polyembryonic avocado varieties.

[@adriangarnett3315]

How long can you save a avocado seed before trying to make a seedling

[@SleepyLizard]

I don't know for sure but I think if you keep it damp and cool you have a 30 days or so.

[@jolus6678]

I'm trying to decide what variety of avocado to plant. I used to like Hass but I find them much too oily now. Certain varieties are much too watery. Would like a happy medium.

[@SleepyLizard]

Jolus, I think a good middle ground is: Nader, Russel, Monroe, Hall, Lula, and Simmonds.

[@michelle2314]

Have you ever tried growing cacao?

[@SleepyLizard]

No but I got to eat it one time and my son made chocolate from it. so delicious.

[@Eugenia_Farms]

hall in the fall!

[@SleepyLizard]

yep.

[@corneliabernd8615]

Aloha. We live in Maui and are about to plant a variety of Avo trees in our backyard... we have tons of weeds and are thinking of putting down weed cloth... how does this affect the young avo trees? Mahalo

[@SleepyLizard]

Cornelia, Maui is a beautiful place. I rode my bike up Haleakalā what a day! 💪 You want to build up soil and have as much organic material below the trees as possible so for me it's preferable to mow about once per month and let the debris decompose. That will provide nutrients and heat for the trees and once their canopy grows you won't get as much growth underneath because of the shade. If you go with the weed cloth I don't think you'll get a negative effect per se but you'll miss out on the opportunity to start building up a good layer of fertile soil.

[@IMakeWhateverVideos235]

Tom I’m seeing some mango trees in my town of ocoee fla starting to flower, how long do I got before I’m knocking on doors asking to buy some mangos door to door ?!??? I thought they usually fruit in the summer ?! Any help on this would be great thx tom

[@SleepyLizard]

Yes, we are seeing flowers down here already also. This has been a strange year for flowering. I had one tree flower in August and start to produce fruit (which all fell off eventually). but to answer your question late June into July is prime mango season.

[@IMakeWhateverVideos235]

@@SleepyLizard good to know Tom thx

[@sitealive]

Do you ever sell the seeds?

[@SleepyLizard]

I don't sell the seeds. Just the fruit.

[@alexfermin2131]

I'm desperate for some of your grafted avo... Time can't go any slower.

[@SleepyLizard]

Sorry Alex, I don’t sell the trees online anymore.

[@miguelschoedel7691]

Never tried the Hall

[@SleepyLizard]

Miguel, they are really good. very firm flesh

[@thankammajoseph7652]

I am interested in your videos. They are very informative.Thank you. I am from India. I have just enough space to grow one plant.which variety of avocado you would recommend to grow in my backyard?am waiting for your reply.Will you be able to send me a good variety seed to grow in here? Thank you and God bless you.

[@SleepyLizard]

Hi Thankamma, I cannot ship seeds internationally but my recommendation would be for you to get a tree locally that way you know it already thrives in your climate

[@srimuharyati2387]

Is any in Indonesia? What is called?

[@SleepyLizard]

yes, there are Hall in Indonesia. Check out the channel ANEK BIBIT IMPOR

[@frostylonewolf1700]

i just realized i can't save every plant no matter what i do plus some plants are not indoor plants and are meant to be grown outdoors

[@SleepyLizard]

I agree with you.

[@frostylonewolf1700]

@@SleepyLizard i just realized that it may look like my mango tree is dying but its probably just going dormant for the winter

[@chinatownboy3368]

Your seed....... it's so big!

[@SleepyLizard]

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[@Ob1311-x8b]

🍺👍

[@SleepyLizard]

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[@KerriEverlasting]

I'm only up to 3 minutes but I'm going out on a limb here. I'm gonna say you don't get past salt and pepper on the avocados 😂😂😂

[@KerriEverlasting]

Omg im dead. Is that a burger??

[@SleepyLizard]

😋

[@dire67]

I wouldn't eat that sugar cane. I'd plant it instead. That way, I'd always have some to eat.

[@SleepyLizard]

Doug prepared a few pieces for planting too. He left me a big bundle.

[@JokingAtheist]

Nothing like Avo. I literally (when in season), have Avo Sandwiches almost every day. A little vinegar, salt and white pepper (yes yes I prefer white pepper on avo) and I am in heaven. Some people like a lot of Vinegar salt and pepper. For me though I find just a dash of each along with fresh hot bread and I am truly happy. @SleepyLizard okay so you walk around your orchard and can only choose a single Avo for your eating pleasure. Which Variety is it and how do you like it served?

[@SleepyLizard]

My absolute favorite is Lula and I only had one tree in my yard not the grove but I lost the tree to an illness called Laurel Wilt so I have no more Lula. In the grove my favorite is probably Simmonds which we have in June/July. I like them plain cut in spears. The Lula is so soft I would cut them in half, remove the pit, sprinkle some salt and garlic powder and stir it right in the skin and eat with a spoon.

[@JokingAtheist]

@@SleepyLizard sounds fantastic. Now I will be on a mission to find The Lula variety so I can try it. Thanks for your feedback