Well, one of the avocado trees I bought online didn't make it. In this video I discuss what went wrong, then travel to a nursery to purchase another tree to plant with my new understandings.
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@maryj79124 жыл бұрын
That time lapse 👌👌👌 Glad the moisture meter is working out!
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree4 жыл бұрын
I use it literally every day. It’s going to change my avocado trees’ lives!!
@alejandromg40562 жыл бұрын
I tried to join Mary's channel but it seems it has no videos, am I looking at the wrong site? thanks
@maryj79122 жыл бұрын
@@alejandromg4056 hi! I actually deleted my Channel.
@alejandromg40562 жыл бұрын
@@maryj7912 oh what a pity! Thanks for replying
@GrugaCraftiano3 жыл бұрын
The roots of my avocato plants used to rotten as well when i transplanted. I started not burying the seed and just leave it above the surface and not whater as much and now they dont rotten anymore.
@TheElsinoreGardener4 жыл бұрын
The soil is the problem. They grow them in wood chip type soils, that needs to be removed and planted in a sandy well draining soil. Use sand perlite, pumice and some peat moss. Larger pumice will allow water to flow through the pot and bring oxygen to the roots. An avocado tree in the correct soil can’t be overwatered. Check out my videos on avocado container growing.
@NMW804 жыл бұрын
Cool advice. My bacon avo is going into a bigger pot soon and I’m glad I waited cos now I’m going to get some sand and perlite etc. cheers
@NMW804 жыл бұрын
I have subbed your channel btw and will check out ya videos.
@katebeedot90523 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks, just like to suggest that although the moisture probe is very useful I like disinfecting it while moving from plant to plant to avoid contamination of possible pests and fungi
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree3 жыл бұрын
This is a good suggestion!
@karlbe84144 жыл бұрын
thanks, my growing zone 9B brother from another continent! (Redwood City, CA) I say bigger pots and how about in the ground. I have a 5 y/o in the ground from seed and just was given a 1 y/o in a pot. Embarking on grafting with only one done yesterday. I was thinking Perlite even before you mentioned it. I may follow your lead.
@realpiece40864 жыл бұрын
Hello Scott, I enjoyed the video, I do have a suggestion, I hope this helps. I've recently discovered I guy named Gary Matsuoka from Laguna Hills Nursery in the USA. His videos have have changed everything I thought I knew about soil. His videos are long but well worth watching.
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I’m eager to learn more about soil!!
@angelerrera99854 жыл бұрын
Hello, very good tips from Gary Matsuoka check out
@roxannegordon61622 жыл бұрын
Your background music is louder then your voice. I turned on closed caption and that helped a bit, but alas, the accent is a tad challenging to translate into the colonies English. Appreciate the experience you have and will apply it to my 6 indoor avocado plants.
@AAHomeGardening3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video I have lost a few myself But have six beautiful avocado growing at the moment
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree3 жыл бұрын
All the best for your six :)
@AAHomeGardening3 жыл бұрын
@@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree thank you I really hope, I will get avocado off them
@caryssonford4 жыл бұрын
Oh no 😭😭😭 I'm sad he didn't make it but good job for learning & improving!
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carys, learning hurts sometimes 😢
@musaadfelton39092 жыл бұрын
Hi. My advice is do not use potting mix in your pots. Do not use compost as a potting soil. People all over do that. Use sand in your pot and then throw fertilizer or compost ontop of the sand. Water from the top. The water will take nutrients down into the soil. In nature plants grow in sand, not in organic matter. Organic matter usually falls on top of the ground and feeds the trees. So many people don't do this simple thing by just using sand and then feeding the plant. My avacado trees grew in 5 months to the size that people grows there avos in 2 years. Many people online has KZbin channels giving advice on how to for Avocado. Bur I couldn't understand why my plants grew so fast. But I notice all the soil the people are using is wrong.
@1cleandude2 жыл бұрын
I’m made two mounds using Miracle Grow potting soil and have lost three of five avocado trees! I will add a bag of sand to each mound and hopefully change the outcome! The potting soil drains well but I guess retains to much moisture and encourages root rot. I’m in zone 9 Louisiana!🙏
@musaadfelton39092 жыл бұрын
@@1cleandude lol sorry I did not mention that I am from Southern Africa.
@1cleandude2 жыл бұрын
Not a problem good advice is good no matter where it comes from!🙏
@musaadfelton39092 жыл бұрын
@@1cleandude Thanks. I hope my advice works lol. It works for me. All my fruit trees I'm growing so far as well as my veggie garden is flourishing. I have like 99.9% germination success. And my veggies grows super fast. And with all my veggies, I just throw cardboard above the sand and then I throw compost above the cardboard, then when I plant my veggies, I make a little hole through the cardboard and I plant the roots directly into the sand, not into the compost layer above the soil. The compost just feeds the soil with nutrients, this way the roots will spread rapidly in the sand, looking for nutrients. Wherever I dig in the sand, I find root structure now. And with my fruit trees, I start them off in pots. I just use sand soil, then I out a layer of home made compost , I plant the roots in the sand and not in the top layer of compost. This way there is no organic mater than can feed on the roots. The water that drains into the soil, the roots grows so fast to catch this nutrients based water because of the top layer of compost being taken down by the water. This works amazing. When I repotted my plants. I checked the root structure of one avacado just as an experiment. The root structure was thick and healthy white. So I think this method works because in nature the trees all grows in sand. Also we have farms her in South Africa that produces lots of huge crops and there soil looks dead, however they just scatter some compost above the ground without tilling it in and it works great.
@1cleandude2 жыл бұрын
@@musaadfelton3909 my current plan is to reconstruct my two organic mounds using sand and pumice and small amount of rock and replant. Then place a good organic layer on top to provide nutrients and cover both with a mulch layer for cooling and moisture retention! Thanks again for your replies!🙏🙏
@NMW804 жыл бұрын
Where did u get the Shepard from mate? It depends what root stock have I think too. Some have reed and I think in Melbourne I would go for a rootstock that can handle cooler weather more but that’s just me I may be wrong there.
@jadesadventure41504 жыл бұрын
"F"s in the chat for the fallen avo tree ☠
@miracleswip4 жыл бұрын
Great vid
@iddybiddyladybugleeza2624 жыл бұрын
With mine I forgot to water 🥺 so I’m trying from seed again 1 of 4 has roots
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree4 жыл бұрын
That’s the other side of it, isn’t it? They don’t like wet feet but they still need water. I’ve lost a few seeds because I let their water dry out.. of the roots are let to dry in the cup, they’ll die 😖
@yourfriendlybulbasaur91653 жыл бұрын
Good luck, I wish you the best with your gardening 🧑🌾
@ameregal34993 жыл бұрын
Me too 😭😭😭 im a dumb beetch ! I didn't water them
@iddybiddyladybugleeza2623 жыл бұрын
@@ameregal3499 sucks!!!! I was so proud & I failed my lil trees
@canthisshrekget1sub4943 жыл бұрын
I have an avocado tree. And it just gave fruits for the first time. And right after that it started to get root rot. I don't know if it was because it's raining alot but we have no idea what to do
@frankyancy13474 жыл бұрын
Plant avos in pure sand with organic material only on the surface, and you can water every day. It's the organic material mixed IN the soil which first rots causing oxygen depletion to the avo roots which then rot. So it's not over watering that's the problem.
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree4 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm!! I must try it sometime. Thanks for the tip.
@frankyancy13474 жыл бұрын
@@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree I too lost a lot of avos till I discovered that many nurseries use wood products for potting soil, causing root rot. So now before planting, I carefully wash off most of the nursery potting material and as stated plant and back fill with sand.
@NMW804 жыл бұрын
Frank Yancy cool thanks for the tip. I was just about to plant my avo in normal wood chipped potting mix which I thought cos it’s pretty good for drainage it would be ok but now I’m worried it will die. I’m going to get some perlite and sand and have most of the soil them 2 and then mix in the potting mix so it has some organic matter. What climate do you live in mate?
@frankyancy13474 жыл бұрын
Live in inland So Ca temps 105 to 30 or so. Best of luck.
@BackyardGardening Жыл бұрын
Good exprince, But actually over watering is not just issue for them some of seedlings will going to die after that seed has no more energy for keep them alive. Happy gardening
@MyCleanLeaves4 жыл бұрын
“Give the roots a tickle...” 🤣🙌🏼 Loved this scott! Exited to see an update on this! Moisture meter for the win!
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree4 жыл бұрын
🤞🏻
@AE-tk9fp3 жыл бұрын
I would never grow avocados in containers using soil. I would only use decomposed granite, pool filter sand, or a mixture like Gary sells at his nursery. All of my avocados on my farm are in ground. Never mix soil, compost, or some decaying organic matter in the hole with it. Avocados are very fussy and can only grow in mineral like mixes.
@susej44153 жыл бұрын
You should have tried a hydrogen peroxide solution once you noticed the drupe 😕
@lqw38444 жыл бұрын
If only every bloggers are as honest as you.
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree4 жыл бұрын
:)
@peggysmith3906 Жыл бұрын
MY Avo tree is getting spots on the leaves and is now starting to drop them. central Canada is not favorable to these trees so it will be attempting to grow indoors .. any suggestions as to the problem
@KING-om4qo5 ай бұрын
Is there any way to fix the plant if it has started to rot on the tip of the plant but isnt dead yet
@jieattard17242 жыл бұрын
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@JustMyra4 жыл бұрын
Time lapse was awesome ! Oh ! Yes roots like being tickled too😂. You are fun to watched!
@ambersexton24243 жыл бұрын
so should i throw mine away ? the one beside it in the same pot is growing
@clemdell10012 жыл бұрын
Is it good if i put my tree in a pot with a reserve of water on the bottom?
@devbachu70723 жыл бұрын
Hydrongen peroxide can help 4 part water to 1 part of water water it ibto the soil
@JIMMYJREVIEWS_thaiM-A-F-I-A3 жыл бұрын
To much water ? How about the people who grow their avocado seeds in JUST WATER !? I’m so confused???
@crissyamethyst17833 жыл бұрын
Research how hydroponics works. It has to do with oxygen and nutrients. Any plant in standing water will die. In hydroponics the water is always moving and being refreshed therefore giving the roots oxygen so they don't die.
@JIMMYJREVIEWS_thaiM-A-F-I-A3 жыл бұрын
@@crissyamethyst1783 Gotcha!
@rickdavid1795 Жыл бұрын
It sure is beautiful countryside
@SewOldFashioned4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing what you've learnt from the unfortunate death of your avocado tree. I had a melaleuca in a pot die earlier this year and now it has sprouted a whole bunch of babies, so I'm not sure what to derive from that! The main thing I've learned about native plants this year is to put them in the ground as soon as possible. They certainly don't enjoy pots.
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree4 жыл бұрын
Interesting!! I’m trying a few wattles in pots and they’re not doing tooooo badly 😅 I’m keen to learn more about keeping natives.
@Plantastica4 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I find myself relaxing more and more as I get farther and farther into your video. Every time. :)
@devbachu70723 жыл бұрын
Bro i have a grafted one in my backyard flowwring
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree3 жыл бұрын
Nice! 🥑
@devbachu70723 жыл бұрын
Keep trying bro
@davidsorrells736 Жыл бұрын
Did you repot the Hass?
@chinatownboy7482 Жыл бұрын
Do not plant avocado in compost.
@Shen-w9q2 жыл бұрын
nice video. thank you.
@RSchannel7772 жыл бұрын
yeah I think I'm getting it. somebody suggested 50/50 peat moss mix and perlite, so that's what I am doing. I have to de-pot, wash dirt off, cut off dead roots, dip in 50/50 water / hydrogen peroxide. I'm just not sure about cutting off branches that have turned brown? I have to double check that.
@NMW804 жыл бұрын
Do you know where I can buy some scions for avocado varieties like hass, fuerte, wurtz, Lila, lamb hass etc. I have bacon avo already and many rootstocks seedlings growing. I am not wanting to waste a lot on avo trees that may not even survive here. I paid heaps for the bacon and I have bought tonnes of other fruit trees/plants etc. I’m growing them to save money and I have already spent so much with my garden. I have severe health issues and I don’t have the money I used to have before I got sick unfortunately being unwell makes you broke. I live not far from Melbourne and I will pay for scions and postage off anyone or I can swap with other fruit tree cuttings/plants I have.
@Angenoir12152 жыл бұрын
I have two that I started from pits...they grow leaves ten lose them probably 5 or 6 times now.it just wont keep its leaves .I dont over water them ...at least I dont think I do,I check them to see how damp the dirt is .I put them in the window to get light ,waiting until it warms up to re pot them with better dirt .just not sure why they grow leaves that look great then after a few days they start ,getting brown ,leaves rolling up a little then they drop off. I've tried pruning them ,they grow new leaves ...and eventually drop off again.
@HelveteHeller14 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a helpful video! Will let my poor wet and droopy avocado plant dry out now. :)
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree4 жыл бұрын
I expect it’ll be much happier with less water! Good luck :)
@HighAlltimes4 жыл бұрын
I grew my avocado tree from the actual seed. It grew in water for about 7months then I transferred it to soil. It grew for about a year, big beautiful green leaves. Winter came and all the leaves grew off. The stem is turning dark brown and dying and I am so sad. I hope I can retransfer it and save it!
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree4 жыл бұрын
I hope so too! Good luck.
@sdsucculents51434 жыл бұрын
Make sure you dramatically reduce watering in the winter and also if it's under about 2 years old it needs to stay above about 45 degrees or it will start to die especially if it's in a container.
@NMW804 жыл бұрын
Was that from a hass seed?
@NMW804 жыл бұрын
Did you protect it from the frost? How cold does it get where u live?
@NMW804 жыл бұрын
SD succulents so even if the soil is dry would you water it say twice a week but only a little if it’s in a pot? Like just enough to dampen the soil but not drain through the bottom. I haven’t been watering it every day I just wait for the top to dry out and then give it some. I’m getting a moisture meter for sure so I can water my plants properly.
@brynnmow1058 Жыл бұрын
Brilliantly presented and entertaining presentation. Catchy tag song too. :-) Yours from Texas
@michaelsherby68963 жыл бұрын
It would be nice if the music was lower ! your voice is very nice to listen too. relay don't need gutter? sorry about my spelling
@miracleswip4 жыл бұрын
I live in the projects and am trying to grow avocado plants/ trees, from seed. I’ve got 2 in pots & 3 in cups, 1 with prominent roots and the other 2 are peekaboo. I want to learn more about how to grow in my environment. Taking all suggestions into consideration. I’m a single mom and I’m wanting to help my budget by growing in my home. If you would like to donate to my goals of becoming a successful grower of fruits and vegetables you can do so at $itsbiracialbee Or if you have any helpful left over products that you want to send lmk in the comments. I’m excited about what I’ve accomplished so far!
@thegemini2804 жыл бұрын
Thank You For The Input Cuz I'm Having A Similar Problem. I Also Have A Same Device The Girl Used. Fingers Cross. We Name Ours Avocado Tree " Hachi " :-) I Do Hope He or She Recovers.
@MaddyE2 жыл бұрын
I need help finding out what went wrong with my avocado tree. It grew well for 2 years then I repotted and put it out (NE garden in not sunny London) and leaves started to turn red but not falling off.
@MoonLight-zu6zc4 жыл бұрын
Should have pruned it down to about 6 inches, cut any rotting roots, replant in fresh soil with rooting hormone added to the roots, water and wala, you would've saved the plant.
@jawadhazrat43492 жыл бұрын
I think a bigger pot is better for avacado trees. Mine avacado start rotting after 4 weeks being in soil.
@kaitlinwest47413 жыл бұрын
I have a tree that is a year old and half of the seed broke off a few months ago and now I’ve noticed that the other half is going black. The tree seems to be ok still but does this mean the tree will eventually die? Is it root rot? I’m trying to find info on the internet but I can’t seem to find anything
@SRGMPDNSG3 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott .. I am a mango farmer in India now moving to Avocados can you pls share your email
@nickdemos8805 Жыл бұрын
Pot size matters too! Its best not to go too big when repotting ,also what pot are you using ,terra cotta dry way faster than plastic pots!
@1cleandude3 жыл бұрын
Please cut those green staking bands they’re getting to tight!🙏🏻
@NMW804 жыл бұрын
Shepard’s are not very cold hardy I think, could that have been why it didn’t make it too?
@jenl47433 жыл бұрын
We have a Hass avocado tree and the leaves are so droopy. For some reason the soil stays moist to wet most of the time. We check and it does not have root rot but I don’t k ow what else to so
@ludovicob66034 жыл бұрын
You have to put a rock or a (coccio) in Italian in English is like a piece of a broken vase 🏺 because the water didn’t make a “lake”
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree4 жыл бұрын
Yep! I needed non-porous material to assist its drainage.
@1cleandude2 жыл бұрын
What???🙏
@ivytangtaweethum99544 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tips, my one leaves are drop but still healthy. I am so panic that i did overwatering or it is lack of water. Hard to tell.
@cartoonsbyjohn3 жыл бұрын
So very helpful. Also as a first timer, I received an on line delivery of a condo avocado tree with the same issues that unknowingly arrived with root rot when I planted it. Probably due to the long shipment time with the rootball wrapped in plastic. The company that shipped the avocado tree agreed to send another one for free hopefully in better condition. Thank you for sharing your experience and solution. Much appreciated.
@peryton52583 жыл бұрын
Do you think I could use small rocks or pebbles to help with drainage or is there a reason people use perlite?
@ashmajer49424 жыл бұрын
Mine too, bro. Mine too. Thanks for the gentle music and reassurance that mistakes happen. So sad.
@ashmajer49424 жыл бұрын
Never use play sand. So sad.
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching - things go wrong, but we can learn and be okay :) I've actually had success in the past with play sand (sandpit sand, anyway). I have quite a few trees with sand mixed in to the soil - though I do find perlite to be a better material.
@hunter10272 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you.
@jenmarie55943 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace little avocado 🥑🥺
@fitnesswithsimone3 жыл бұрын
Love this so much! Thank you 🙏🏽
@daenahailey80554 жыл бұрын
Love this video! I think I need a moister meter!
@ScottGrowsanAvocadoTree4 жыл бұрын
It’s a game changer!!
@iSyre4 жыл бұрын
I have an avocado plant growing from seed. Could get tall but skinny and I just repotted it and it's dying. Every time I repot them they droop wilt and dry out. I don't know what to do to turn it around
@NMW804 жыл бұрын
Oh no I hope mine doesn’t die when I repot it 😳
@NMW804 жыл бұрын
What climate are u in and what kind of avo seed did u plant? It may just be the weather? Drainage or lack of fertiliser etc. they are such fussy trees hey.
@iSyre4 жыл бұрын
@@NMW80 I'm in NJ. Have it inside mostly. The levees shriveled up going from bottom to top. Now it has a couple left but they're all shriveled and dry. I haven't watered it in days. This water meter I got says it's too wet deeper in the pot. I don't get it. This always happens. I repot with miracle grow or something and it dies. This is like my sixth seed attempt. And the seed is just from an avocado I bought at store
@LuisHernandez-rk2tp4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@staffordgeduld74703 жыл бұрын
There are so many pseudo leaders on avos and that's why we made so many crucial mistakes and lost so many expensive grafted trees . Your video is authentic and you're becoming an expert worth following. That usually happens once we are able to answer the howcome questions . I followed the same baby steps after losing many plants to root rot. Now , I believe that I'm almost ready to plant on a bigger scale with intent to even go commercial.
@sherryporsch93494 жыл бұрын
Loved the time lapse of plant perking up!!
@TRAN_S Жыл бұрын
How does root rot happen in soil and not when the roots are submerged only in water… we are trying to save ours right now too 🥲