Spacing with the Hass is important as well. Whats Reed like? Hawaii Sharwil avocado. I have tried a bunch of places with no luck, its even hard finding a Fuerte. They're known to be exceptionally creamy. And Gwen was developed just as Hass became king of the world avocado industry and growers and consumers alike began preferring black-skinned avocados. From what I hear it is a great tasting avocado but they dont seem to produce much up here. You might try spraying the undersides of foliage every week or so for a period in spring and/or summer to see if it makes a difference. In the wild this means a range of flying and crawling insects, but in Western Australia this is . And dont worry about the distance. Were trying to get avocados all year round with varieties weve tried and like. Check the photos and descriptions of cankers and discoloration on avocados at this UC IPM page, and maybe one will fit your Gwen: http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/C008/m008bpcanker.html. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Thank you so much for the great articles, and for your personal attention and replies. But I would add them only after planting this trio. With a single Hass tree you can have good avocados at hand for at least seven months out of every year. With a single Hass tree you can have good avocados at hand for at least seven months out of every year. Your area is definitely on the cool side, but actually not too much cooler than ideal for avocados in terms of high temperatures. If its fresh and thick, youll soon notice a lot of fungal growth (hyphae white webby stuff) if you poke inside, but thats never had bad consequences as far as Ive observed. I am still waiting for an answer about my order, which, I hope, will be possible. But I have no idea if tomato Phytophthora is related to Phytophthora that affects avocado trees. ))) Do you suggest shade clothes for all my trees (about 4 feet tall, 15 gal), or will it stunt growth too much? For example, Ive got some avocado trees planted at 7.5 feet apart, and thats a spacing that some commercial growers use. Thanks! I dont usually talk about high density because its a term that commercial growers use whereas my website is oriented toward home gardeners. Thank you so much. Thank you so much for your answer. Sharwil The most popular Hawaiian avocado and the only one certified for shipping to the mainland, Sharwil avocados are relatively large, green-skinned fruits descended from both Guatemalan and Mexican trees. About the leaves, I think most people just think it looks messy. Hi Elizabeth, made to the U.S. Mainland and beyond, with the eventual eye toward gaining approval to ship. If I had the space for three avocado trees, I would add a Fuerte to the mix. Which town or area are you in? Tree 1: Im really leaning towards a GEM. Terrific! The problem is that theres so much to say. Great and very informative information for us who are interested in Avocado farming.However I need more information on how I could distinguish different Avocado trees, for instance I understand that Hass avocado trees are ever green. That is, they have thick firm skin with rich and nutty flesh, high in oil content. Thought you and others might be interested in knowing that Gwen avocados are currently available at Elis Farmstand in Fallbrook. All avocado varieties need roughly the same care. Nice work! This is one of the "classic" avocados. The variety has been grown in Southern California for about a hundred years, having been brought up from Guatemala by Wilson Popenoe. Thank you for your article. Its been since May since I communicated with you. A Florida avocado has the same kind of fats but in much lower quantities. They seem to be especially common on trees in your neighborhood. So, I want versions that handle topping well or are naturally small. You saved my sanity! Elizabeth, 27. The fruit must be of good size. Shot hole borers being involved didnt even occur to me, but now that you mention it that seems like a definite possibility. But where to find this information otherwise? The Nabals I know are a bit of both, and not small trees if left unpruned. We live in Carlsbad, CA, which I believe is sunset zone 24. Your climate in Temecula is similar to mine in Ramona: a bit hot in summer; a bit cold in winter . I hesitate to even talk about the taste of Kahaluu since Ive only eaten one. Youll just want to be prepared to protect them in cold snaps during their first winter or two. It is very helpful! We might be on to something. Variety: Flower Type: Taste (subjective) Fruit Size: Fruit Color: Fruit Shape: Skin: Oil % Fruit Season (Irvine) Tree Size: Remarks: Anaheim: A: good: 18-32 oz: green . FWIW I think Fuerte, Reed and obviously a great Hass are among my top 5 so your advice is excellent. Averages are higher in the winter, when I would be at a shortage if I were to get a Reed. I found only two Spanish nurseries that talked rootstocks. Whats your take on planting it as the only Avocado tree in my yard? Two, get a combination of hardier varieties and others like Hass, Reed, GEM, etc. Great read! Fruit Weight: 7-14 oz. My second choice would be Hass and Fuerte. ), (See more about Fuerte in my post, The Fuerte avocado tree: a profile.). I would like to let you know how my adventure in avocado growing proceeds. I will order the combination you recommended. Hey Greg, Adam Tropics is located in the center of Temecula, we offer many varieties, Gem is a new type very similar to Hass Avocado in tree shape and quality of fruits but mature trees grow a little smaller than . Get a tree from the nursery that looks perfect, get it into the ground right away, and follow the advice in my post about watering new avocado trees: https://gregalder.com/yardposts/how-to-water-a-newly-planted-avocado-tree/, Also, be sure youve assessed the drainage of your soil before planting, and consider planting on a mound if necessary: https://gregalder.com/yardposts/how-to-plant-and-stake-an-avocado-tree/. Im in Ramona, which calls itself the Valley of the Sun, and its not too different here. Where to find Sharwil Avocados? But its good to remember that any trees shape can be affected somewhat by whats growing around it and where its getting sun. I even made a chart a few years ago showing the harvest seasons of some varieties (in my post When to pick avocados), but Im not perfectly comfortable with it because every year is different and every yard is different, even within a small geographical area like a single county let alone all of Southern California. Medium sized, pear-shaped fruit has an excellent creamy, flesh. Compared to Hass, its harvest season isnt quite as long. However, the main challenge is that different varieties grow at different rates so you have to prune in order to make sure that one (or more) dont take over and shade out the other(s). Hass is amazing in this way. The owners are nice and said I welcomed to the tree. I have not been able to get a clear answer as to why this is not grown in South Florida. Some answers to these questions can be found here: (See more on this from a paper by Peter A. Vasco, thank you for your kind message. Maybe not the best. I have a spreadsheet of many varieties and their seasons and how they all align based on flower type. Hi David, I picked up the last Reed from Walter Andersens last week and a little Fuerte. If I couldnt find a Reed, Id substitute with a Lamb. I realize it cant live forever there but at least I will get to try the fruit someday. If we are successful. Theyre similar to Reed in both taste and appearance (round and green skin), except that the Nabals I know have a thicker, shell-like skin. Im still fairly new to farming and have a ~280 Hass grove (Fuerte rootstock) in inland San Diego (Ramona), so I am always fascinated with learning about these trees. Theyre really small. The Gem is covered with avos, the other two have about 5 or six each. Suggestions? In my yard, Reeds start to taste good as early as May, and can go through September. No matter your choice, Im excited for you to get a tree or a couple going in your yard. I would still choose Hass as my single tree in Van Nuys, and Reed should do well there too. Lamb Hass Avocado. They call it Standard or 4 mulch. Thank you for sharing your knowledge freely and generously. Thank you! GEM with a friend is a great idea. Gwen isnt the toughest of my avocado trees, for sure. I wrote to the manager, asked if they had avocado trees available, sent a bank transfer, did the arrangements for the shipping and the trees were delivered to Nice. Black sand? while studying all this, it really feels like I am from another planet)))))): temperatures are in Fahrenheit, not in Celsius, you have feet, not meters. If your Reed is on Dusa and its doing well so far, then I would get those other trees on Dusa too. Thanks for the good ideas. As I mentioned in a different post I have a Fuerte and a Hass here in temecula, Ive been thinking of putting in a third to open the possibility of year round avocados. A single fruit can weigh over a pound and the tree grows to reach just 8 feet indoors, or 15 to 20 feet when planted outside. But a couple are right on the cusp of that top tier. Oval-shaped and dark-green in color, the Choquette avocado originated in Florida and is a mix of two different types - Guatemalan and West Indian. For anyone in the bay area I recommend Pinkerton and Lamb. I listen for the sound of a chainsaw. Seemed very mature, almost overmature, as the seed had germinated and the root was touching the peel on the bottom, and the seedcoat did not adhere to the seed. If you want it to grow both up and wide, Id plant a Hass. Pretty much. I would have preferred a Jim Bacon but couldnt find one. I hate to hear how many avocado trees havent thrived for you, but its great that you havent given up. I was curious where you get all the wood chips for mulch? I cant imagine between them, my brother and I, that it will be a problem, lol. Where I am now (Ramona) gets a little chillier even than there but Lamb does fine in my yard. Hass x 4 Reed x 3 Sharwil x 1 Unknown grafted x 1 Fuerte x 2 Ettinger x 2 Wurtz x 1 And a few seedlings. But I have to emphasize that this is just secondhand information. Fuerte would work here since its bloom season is long and overlaps well with these two varieties. Ill do it again this summer to figure out where not to plant less heat tolerant plants. These trees survived the heat wave, they are healthy and beautiful. And if I couldnt find a Fuerte, Id substitute a Pinkerton. Also, this winter had me buying avocado from Mexico, which is either small and cheaper, or XL and pricey. I also gave some wood to others up here who are much better at grafting in case the tree disappears. Its single disadvantage is its black color, which has been associated in the minds of the public with poor quality fruits, wrote H.B. Hass beats almost everyone at the length of its harvest season. If it doesnt, then I cant think of a downside to either GEM or Carmen that would give the other a significant edge. There are some Hawaiians that do well in CA and FL, like Kona Sharwil. I use foam or bubble insulation to wrap the trunks of my baby trees their first winter. I am curious what your recommendation and thoughts are for year around great tasting avocados from my backyard in Tustin. We also have a Cate Macadamia tree in the backyard which is doing excellent. Elevated a 12 foot circle 8 inches with landscape stones and filled with wood chips. Thank you for your response and info. By the way, all of these varieties Reed, Lamb, GEM, Sir Prize taste really good so I wouldnt choose one over the other because of taste. Im in a hot area of Bay Area northern Ca. I dont know anything about salt in soil, never heard of it on the French Riviera. This high quality, black-skinned avocado is up to 25% larger than its parent, Mexicola. You are going to be in avocado heaven soon. Hass avocado is perhaps one of the most famous avocado types and considered by many to be the best.The flavour is quite intense and the flesh is very creamy, perfect for guacamole.. Until the 1930s, Fuerte was the best-known variety in the USA, until Rudolf Hass, a green fingered postman, planted some avocado seeds for a small plantation.Hass then patented the tree he chose and it was later . 'Greengold' and 'Murashige' are other green-skinned cultivars recommended by CTAHR for commercial planting. Or do you have any tips that may make it work? Ive never heard of anyone who is unsatisfied by Gwens eating qualities, and there arent many avocado varieties that achieve such distinction. Im ruthless with pruning shears (you have to be), Youre welcome to check out Piet Stassen and his pruning technique displayed at UC Irvine. Thank you for all the great information! Avocado trees produce thousands of flowers and only about one in 5000 sets fruit. Ive watched some young trees in your area get zapped by cold every couple years recently. Historic photo of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Hass in front of an avocado tree Fruits are of high market quality due to its exceptional flavor, high oil content and small seed. I cant imagine anyone being happy with that situation even if were just a typical commercially variety much less a one of a kind variety without first getting some type of permission. See my post on Where to buy an avocado tree, and contact Subtropica Nurseries to inquire there. My goal is to help others grow food at home, with a focus on vegetables and fruits -- especially avocados -- in Southern California. I live in Sunland, CA, in a very sunny area where the sun is strong all day. Thats nearly year-round, top-notch avocados from three trees. Eli mentions that hes swamped with GEM orders, and that he had to save one for me since I contacted him in February because hes completely out of GEM right now. I named the tree Lamorinda after the area it is grown which is name referring to the 3 cities of Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda. Greg, I have two questions for you: According to your post and other things Ive read a Reed would be a good choice but, then I started looking at Sharwil and the descriptions of the flavor sounds amazing. Sharwil Avocados from Hawaii. https://ibb.co/4jnDhXv Both ornamental and fruit trees are being affected, Its only about 8 miles to the Tijuana River valley from here which Im told is having a serious problem with shot hole borers, hope Im wrong but that may be the problem. Avocados don't ripen while hanging on the tree. You mentioned stopping to see friends in O B. Persea americana x 'Mexicola Grande'. Tamp the soil down around the tree's . I was trying to think of any varieties that cant be kept to 10-12 feet tall, but Im at a loss. This will help me determine where i will plant it. Miuch like Citrus, Palm and Catus mix. Ive driven through Mendocino and farther north many times, but havent seen bearing avocados growing up there with my own two eyes. Fertilize every few months with a well-balanced citrus and avocado plant food. Both varieties are a rich source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, also known as "healthy fats," which means it's not a bad idea to eat an avocado every day. 7. Bacon grows somewhat vertically, but it is likely to grow faster than the GEM. See: https://gregalder.com/yardposts/how-to-plant-and-stake-an-avocado-tree/. Most of the other retail nurseries buy from the same wholesale growers (La Verne and Durling). Greg The Reed is only two years old and have not harvested any fruit yet. Thanks for the update. 1 year old Lamb on unknown seedling Im planning on planting a Reed. Yes, I like Nabal. It will be in the first week of October. Zutano, reading on other forums, ive seen comments that its better in the long run to plant a smaller size tree (3 gallon +) compared to a larger 15+ gallon size tree.that the smaller size tree will out perform and out grow the larger gallon size in the future. Incidentally, similar spacings can often be used in a yard as on a farm. So sorry to hear about your trees. In fact, it is precisely the microbes in there doing their work that produce the enzyme called cellulase which is said to fight the pathogenic fungus that causes root rot disease in avocados (Phytophthora cinnamomi). Fuerte. I think Bacon and Lamb are good choices. SUPPORTERS (we thank you! Every avocado tree has flowers that are perfect-that is, they are both male and female. Sixty percent shade cloth over the trees can work as long as its only over the top (not wrapping the entire tree) and more than a few inches higher than the tree (not almost touching the top leaves). Seeing as you can go buy a Hass avocado in your local supermarket any day of the year, maybe you might consider a different variety that you can't otherwise find. I live on the edge here in the San Fernando Valley when it comes to frost (and heat) so in addition to my Reed I have planted Sir Prize, Stewart, and Mexicola as cooler weather backups. Im considering a 6 X 10 planting. I am jealous you are growing all those Hawaiian varieties and am interested in what you have to say about taste once that time comes and how the trees are doing. Two main varieties on offer. I was given permission and I will get you some budwood hopefully within a year. The good news is that I know trees there that have had them for years, have never been treated for them, and the trees still produce well. Also, avocado flowers are primarily pollinated by bees, and bees readily fly between trees that are 50 feet apart. Super Hass Avocados are a dwarf variety, which make them great container plants. I live in So Calif Inland Empire (Norco); hot summers, rarely below 29 30 in winter. We got a Hass today, and were planning to plant it tomorrow in the sunniest spot in our yard, which usually stays pretty warm, even when its chilly. Hard to say. I saw his GEMs on Toro Canyon and they looked perfect and vigorous. Any suggestions would be much appreciated please! Then I would give the slight nod to GEM due to the likelihood that the tree in general will look prettier. The rest of it rocky, not very rich, not clayey (I guess this should mean it is well ventilated. June of this year I topped them at 8 feet, The Gem is still at 8 feet but the other two want to grow to the moon. Ive got more than one Hass tree planted (although only one is full grown) in part because my family of five is all avocado lovers, plus I love sharing with friends, neighbors, and extended family, and everyone loves the familiar Hass. by Laurie Meadows. Do you need two avocado trees to get fruit? Greg, what rootstocks would you recommend for GEM, Lamb and Bacon? I havent seen you comment on Sirprize. See my post, Can you grow an avocado in a small yard?. I just dont understand it. Youre very welcome. Once budwood is available without using the mother tree I will share more on the Lamorinda. Sorry that I bad-mouthed Zutano in the comment above. I was also able to confirm that a huge tree in Napa which got me growing my own avocados was indeed a Puebla because of your video. Please find attached the pictures of the avocado tree in Nice (the variety is unknown, picture taken on the 1st of November). It appears similar to Fuerte. Would you have other variety suggestions as well? But yes, Lamb, Reed, and Fuerte all have higher salt tolerance than Hass. Others have noted this since the early days growing Gwen, and I have also noticed it in my tree. Ettinger, The heat was overwhelming (60 consecutive tropical nights, hosepipe ban, more than 100 towns in France had no drinking water). Wish Id read something like this a few years ago. You might find this answer boring, in which case Id be willing to bet that you dont already have a Hass tree in your yard. So, in a sense, you dont want to disturb them. So surprised I bought one to see how well it works as a hedge as you mentioned in another article. Should we take all the trees out and start new? I like that place, he even recommended going down to Maddocks a bit further if he didnt have what I wanted. I am trying to get a good combination of A & B type and have avocados throughout the year. I didnt protect my Reed with shade cloth when I first planted it, and my paint protection was not enough to prevent the top being seriously burned so I lost about 18-24 inches on the top. Step 6. The tree is supposedly over 40 and is a seedling with both Fuerte and Hass characteristics yet again the flavor has that tanginess only Fuerte has. Try to check out the frost patterns next time we get a cold night too. I have been trying to research this for a while now trying to figure out the best combination for me. They're all from the same Mexican or Guatemalan stock, but they've been bred for the local climate. But Ill let you know how they grow. Read more here: http://www.avocadosource.com/CAS_Yearbooks/CAS_72_1988/CAS_1988_PG_195-207.pdf. Thanks for the articles; Im finding them to be a wonderful resource. Thank you. I tried it 2 days in row. Fruit may have a larger seed when grown in rainy areas. The tree eventually began to die, when I cut it down the center of the large branches were black. . Many thanks in advance for your help and advice! Thanks for the feedback on Holiday. But the other VIVEROSBROCKAW does!!!!!!!! We are Sunset zone 17. It is pear-like in shape and has dark skin when ripe. Ive got a Fuerte tree that Ive grafted a couple Pinkerton and Lamb branches into, but this situation is easier because I want those Pinkerton and Lamb branches to stay small and just provide pollen for the Fuerte; Im not trying to have each variety take up about a third of the canopy area. Distinguishing characteristics of the Sharwil avocado include its size, shape, and color. USDA zones are not very useful for deciding these things, unfortunately. I also dont know anything about growing avocados in France, but Ill do my best to help you get started. After watching your wonderful Fuerte tree video I was inspired and replaced my young Ettinger for the real thing besides Fuerte might be my personal favorite flavor probably because I remember the taste of Fuerte guacamole as a kid. Hass beats almost everyone at the length of its harvest season. Hi Greg, I confess I began gardening only very recently, and I am super interested in all the different varieties and the scientific details. On that note, I should mention a post that I wrote a couple summers ago after my yard reached 109.8 degrees one day. Greg, this is a great thread, thank you. And such dense shade cloth (60%) right above the trees for the whole summer would be too much shade and would reduce growth. I just cant say for sure. Lambs are also highly productive, taste very good, and mature in summer into fall. What do you think? Should you buy a big or small avocado tree? The Kona Sharwil Avocado is a pear-shaped fruit that is green when ripe. Thank again for your help. Option 3: Lamb Hass, others? Might turn out to be yours though! Hass avocados make up 95% of all the avocados eaten in the USA but you may be surprised to learn that the humble Hass is one of the newest varieties of avocado and didn't even exist before the 1920's. Our hydrangeas have always been pink, not a hint of blue, no matter the quantity of theSoil Acidifiermy mother added.I think our PH is around 7, not less. 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