In fact, Hass also produces more reliably than Fuerte in most places. Of the more than 275,000 acres that nurture Mexican avocados, the hands-down favorite is the Hass avocado, with is creamy, nutty flavor. Also no information whether it is a clonal rootstock or a seedling one (for avocado trees). They grow far better in the mild temperatures near the beach than they do in my yard which is twenty miles from the ocean. See: https://gregalder.com/yardposts/how-to-plant-and-stake-an-avocado-tree/. Going back to Atkins to get a Sharwil to pair with my Reed. Home Depot in Whittier has mainly had Zutanos, Bacons and Hass while Lowes hadnt had anything. And youre right about the tree looking weird, but it works. 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. Do remember how heavy the fruit is, and that it will cause branches to bend down significantly. For example, they had Hass planted at 10 feet by 10 feet in 2004, but just topworked that block this spring, 15 years later, because it had become too costly to manage. You must love seeing snow on Baldy right now. Thank you, Elizabeth. I would love to grow one or graft a branch onto a tree I have after researching about how great the fruit tastes. We have tried to plant Hass avocados about four times and despite every best effort with location change in the yard and switching up irrigation they all eventually turned black on the trunk, browned leaf tips, and given up, to our dismay. Please find attached the pictures of the avocado tree in Nice (the variety is unknown, picture taken on the 1st of November). The tree eventually began to die, when I cut it down the center of the large branches were black. Hi Greg, For anyone in the bay area I recommend Pinkerton and Lamb. So I have got as close as I can while understanding that the season is going to be affected by many other things anyway. Oh!, and do I ever miss a good fuerte which I used to sell off a fruit truck next to Golden Gate Park in SF in the 70s. Youd likely still have a window with no fruit, or no great fruit, sometime in fall. Other A-type avocados that are naturally on the relatively small side and produce well and are good eating include: Pinkerton, Lamb, Reed, and Gwen. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, If the only Hass avocados youve had are from the grocery store, then you have no idea. [About our soil: it is not acid at all, for sure. Thanks again! The answer depends on a few things. We recommend storing your avocado at room temperature in the fruit bowl until it reaches the preferred ripeness for eating. Flower Type: Type A. Thank you and thank you for all the information you have shared on your site!! Pollenizers havent been shown to make much of a difference close to the ocean like you. But, most of those carbs come from fiber. I couldnt send the photos here. Anne. A homegrown Hass, picked at prime time around May or June in southern Southern California, but some months later up near Point Conception and ripened at room temperature on a kitchen counter (not refrigerated and gassed with ethylene during its mishandling on the way to a retail outlet) is a knockout. In fact nowadays growing mangos and bananas is becoming more common here whereas just a decade ago an avocado tree put you on the cutting edge of growing. This is a tough call. Im ruthless with pruning shears (you have to be), Youre welcome to check out Piet Stassen and his pruning technique displayed at UC Irvine. It is a heavy regular bearer, with fruit averaging 10 to 18 ounces with skin black when ripe. They have plenty of space, but Im leaning towards the GEM, since its so easy to get a hold of Hass at the markets. Your description makes the tree and its fruit sound very appealing. Avocado trees produce thousands of flowers and only about one in 5000 sets fruit. (Both Reed and Hass produce more than Fuerte in my yard.) I have been watching this tree for years since I work in the area, had some fruit once they turned black and they taste exactly like Fuerte! I also have a Bacon way in the back yard mostly for pollinating. Sharwil is the best tasting avocado in the world according to some - better even than Hass. Do you agree that GEM would be a good choice? Thanks so much for this update. Kona Sharwil avocado was introduced in Australia and is now a major commercial variety in Hawaii. So I need to know the characteristics of other types of Avocado trees. And dont worry about the distance. We are also planting 14 varieties of guaranteed dwarf coconut trees for seed to grow future dwarf coconut seed farms on all islands. For my Fuerte, for instance, Ive grafted in a couple of branches of A types. Sharwil avocados have a dense, nutty flavor and a high oil content. Required fields are marked *. I live in the bay area/delta in Brentwood. I would eliminate the Wertz on the basis of the others tasting better. But a couple are right on the cusp of that top tier. Terrific! When it comes to Avocado, Temecula is the place to buy all your Avocado trees, famous for best Avocados in the WORLD. Not always, but usually. 7 years ago. 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. I saw a fruiting avocado tree for the first time in my life. 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. Ive done it with some of my trees; with others I allow low branching, multiple leaders, and more of a globe shape overall. Depending on the cultivar, avocados have green, brown, purplish, or black skin, and may be pear-shaped, egg-shaped, or spherical. On that note, I should mention a post that I wrote a couple summers ago after my yard reached 109.8 degrees one day. I love your articles!! I think we do have tomato phytophthora. About 8 miles inland in Southern Sonoma County. I have a 60% shade cloth for my Fuerte. With a single Hass tree you can have good avocados at hand for at least seven months out of every year. 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. Elizabeth. Great for guacamole, or just eating out of hand with a dash of salt. So, I found an avocado variety calendar, on gregalder.com, https://gregalder.com/yardposts/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_20170831_071354-1-e1504273347755.jpg, https://gregalder.com/yardposts/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/WP_20160104_09_07_06_Pro.jpg, but I am still struggling and have no idea what second variety would be the best choice. If you can, I would go with those combinations. We are Sunset zone 17. I wrote this post with someone just like you in mind. I decided on buying a clonal rootstock. (I dont have any other varieties available in local nurseries, hence the limited choice..). Yes, Atkins is a great source of uncommon avocado varieties. Fuerte and Nabal are both well known for alternating in this way. Theyre both great varieties, and good complementary trees for a Reed. Gwen has sensitivity to dry soil and heat. Four different varieties which were doing very well. Daily 11 Avocado. might be possible to buy a Lamb Hass (but I read about the Lamb Hasss strong habit of alternate bearing). These trees are classified as evergreens, although some varieties lose their leaves for a short period of time before and during flowering. SOLD OUT FOR 2022. I dont think youll regret a Hass/Bacon pair unless you dont like the milder taste of Bacon. Now, less fat might sound good, but the fats found in Hass avocados are very healthy. ), and are interested in dwarf avocados outside that have a chance of bearing here. I was surprised this past weekend that I found the Lowes in La Mirada had 10 Reeds in 5 gallon containers. Id like to try out that variety. 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). I would plant a Hass if I were you. (Not that Pinkerton avocados arent delicious though. Please keep it up. Avocados don't ripen while hanging on the tree. Btw, from my experience and reading on Aussie forums Sharwil is very heat sensitive so unless it is 80 all year around it is not worth growing. In your climate, dangerous heat in spring and early summer just doesnt happen. I dont know the nursery it is originally from. The Hass has a lot on it and both the other trees have some as well. 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. Youre right Walter. Also I love Fuertes, but only if you have a big yard. Funny thing is that Hass was once an outsider. Taste Ive read is great. A Florida avocado has the same kind of fats but in much lower quantities. Avocado varieties are of two flower types A or B and it has been observed in California since almost the beginning that A-type varieties fruit more reliably overall. I really, really appreciate this article. Aside from their physical differences, the main difference between Hass and Fuerte avocados is their textures. Production is too low in California. Highlights. About the winter/spring varieties that you mentioned: I dont know how much heat Wurtz can handle. My trees are young now, but Im a few years I will ask for your location and send you a barrel of all my varieties. (If youre wondering where to buy one of these avocado varieties or any other variety of avocado tree see my post, Where to buy an avocado tree.). 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. 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. Several of the Type A avocados are quite Hass-like, or descendants from Hass itself. The tree is around 12 ft. Great article, and I agree with your choices of Hass, Reed, and Fuerte, but only if you live in a true mild avocado climate. It even has an upright variety (seedling actually) with a spreading variety (Fuerte), and it still works. Temecula gardener here. i have small seedlings of sir prize, stewart, lamb hass, and some hybrid unknown from home depot. Multi-grafted avocado trees can work. I havent seen you comment on Sirprize. 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. Thank you so much for the great articles, and for your personal attention and replies. We anticipate that Sharwil avocado consignments from Hawaii to the mainland will total about 180 metric tons per year, equivalent to about one-half of 1 percent of the U.S. supply of non-Hass avocados and to less than one-twentieth of 1 percent of the U.S. supply of all avocado varieties. For example, GEM (and some other varieties) on Dusa is a poor performer if the soil pH is high. I have a place near my citrus trees. Thanks. or either OK? The fruit is usually rounded or slightly pear-shaped. Before I get to that, do know that if you live within a mile or two of the beach in Carlsbad, you can get nearly year-round fruit from a Hass tree because of the mild summer temperatures: by the time one seasons fruit is overmature and tasting too oily, its almost time to pick the next seasons fruit. Do you think I should remove the one tree which has a few new green shoots? Thank you for your wonderful blog! I pre-irrigated and sprayed down the trees during the heat and prevented fruitlet drop too well. In that case, the tree needs to be kept cool and hydrated as far as possible. And I hope this post helps you choose your own best kind. Thank you so much for your recommendation. I read through your post on protecting avocados from the cold, so well be prepared for the cold nights next winter. One is related to a nursery based in California called Brokaw: https://www.viverosbrokaw.com/?lang=en. Thank you so much. Youve already got some great varieties growing there. See this article about mulches and controlling root rot in avocados: http://www.avocadosource.com/WAC5/Papers/WAC5_p561.pdf. It could be something I acquired from eating Fuertes as a kid, I dont know. I completely understand and I agree. Thank you. Will do. Hi Greg, Let me get things together on my side before I share too much about the Lamorinda tree. Jan Boyce is an A-type avocado variety, but Sir-Prize, Bacon, Sharwil, and Nabal are Bs. So from Armstrong and Evergreen and Walter Andersen, etc. A homegrown Hass, picked at prime time around May or June in, Whats Reed like? I live in the Hilltop area of Chula Vista, the temps rarely get above 85 or below 40.We had a Gwen avocado tree that was very productive for many years. We are really hoping we can make it work and would be grateful for any suggestions. The flesh is very oily, rich and creamy tasting. Theres no rush. If the only Hass avocados youve had are from the grocery store, then you have no idea. At first, I had a Hass in mind, but found out about the GEM and it sounded more like what I was looking for, especially with the columnar growing pattern. Just a couple days ago, I visited the largest organic avocado orchard in California, and they recently planted a lot of Sharwil trees. Hardiness: Average to 28F. So you dont want to prevent the drop of fruitlets if the set is heavy. If I had the space for two avocado trees, I would plant a Hass and a Reed. What's more - I don't want to mush up my avo on my toast. Small seed - Sharwil seeds, possibly the smallest of all commercial avocados, are Youll just want to be prepared to protect them in cold snaps during their first winter or two. As your commenter mentioned above, this list might not be optimal for those of us in slightly cooler areas. If you can send me another email address then please do. Im also wondering if I might be happier going with a pair of smaller trees that let me enjoy avocados closer to year-round. I recently bought a Hass and Reed on salt tolerant root stock. Thank you! (See more about Reed in my post, The Reed avocado tree: a profile.). AvoSeedo Avocado Tree Growing Kit, Green, Practical Gifts for Women, Mom, Sister & Best Friend, Plant Indoors with Novelty Pit Grower Boat & Kitchen Garden Seed Starter 6,659 $9.96 $ 9 . In the meantime, there are heaps of other varieties that are already publicly available to explore. I was given permission and I will get you some budwood hopefully within a year. It will be a few years before I can say much about most of the Hawaiian varieties I am growing. On June 10 and 11 last year (2019), my yard reached 100 both days. What do you think? I cant speak from personal experience about my own Sharwil trees because theyre too young, so this guess is based on what Ive seen in others Sharwil trees in Southern California. Distinguishing characteristics of the Sharwil avocado include its size, shape, and color. Elizabeth, 27. Wrapping the trees creates an oven. I wanted to plant them next to each other. I hesitate to even talk about the taste of Kahaluu since Ive only eaten one. Reed, Ive never had a tree-matured Reed. Greg Another which 2 trees are best question. Most of them dont usually produce as well in such climates as A types. And if you dont care about getting lots of fruit, then Holiday is a fine choice; it also naturally grows more like a shrub, which might look appropriate in a pot. One thought would be to graft an A and a B to the same tree with similar seasons for cross pollination. Sometimes the selection and quality is terrible, but sometimes its excellent. GEM could do well for you, as could just about any other variety. I was there last week visiting a few friends and their avocado trees. Were planting literally thousands of sharwil avocados in 30 gallon root pouches, mostly above ground. Great article, Im planting a reed, hass and fuerte. This will help me determine where i will plant it. I dont have a lot of firsthand experience with avocados in your area so I try to be keep quiet about what will grow well there and how to do it. Medium spreading canopy. I hope you didnt get snow where you are, because a few weeks ago when I was there, it was COLD and rainy. We also have a Cate Macadamia tree in the backyard which is doing excellent. Thank you! Actually, I have tasted someone elses Kahaluu fruit that was grown in California so I can use that for reference in comparing to the others. Who grew it, any idea? Avocado - Hass (A Flowering Variety): Possibly the most popular of all avocados, Hass bears incredibly flavoursome fruits that keep well. Florida avocados, for one, have less fat; one cup of the fruit has 23 grams of fat compared to a Hass avocado's 35 grams. (See more about Lamb in my post, The Lamb/Hass avocado tree: a profile.). so youre saying when im trimming my own trees each year that i can just ask them to just dump them in my driveway so i can use it as mulch too? Spraying the underside of leaves with a forceful stream of water can reduce mite presence on a few small trees where this is feasible.. And if its a tiny tree youre after, then it doesnt get much smaller than Holiday (XX3). First, there is no best rootstock. But Mexicola is about as small as avocados come, so in that way youve already got your lunchbox avocado. 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. The worst infestations Ive seen have been on highly fertilized trees. Kindest regards, As for growing a Sharwil tree in your yard, youll probably find that it wont be quite as productive as a Hass or Reed, but possibly more productive than a Fuerte. I noticed that usually the soil in big box stores are not the best for avocados but that seems to be changing as the last tree I bought (Ettinger) came in black sand. Theyre rich in flavor and creamy in texture without any strings. In terms of the harvest season complementing your Hass and Fuerte, advantage probably goes to Reed here also. I like the taste of all of them, so would ideally want to pick one for cross-pollination and longest season of Avocados from both! Most people think Fuerte tastes better, but Bacon is a nice milder, sweeter avocado for the winter. 1 year old Bacon on Zutano seedling Thanks for all the resources. Where I am now (Ramona) gets a little chillier even than there but Lamb does fine in my yard. Ps. One concern I have about fresh trimmings is the build up of spores and what not from it just being piled up (6 inches or so thick). I hate to hear how many avocado trees havent thrived for you, but its great that you havent given up. Nevertheless, even compared to other trees the same size, Holiday is usually later and lighter in production. If ever back this way soon would compensate you gladly to do a quick evaluation of right and wrong approach here. Thank you in advance for your assistance. I just planted a Sharwill which I found at Atkins, hoping that our Global Warming trend leans my way. As you get closer to the ocean and farther north, the Reed season gets later and longer because of the cooler temps. I am a huge fan of Hawaiian varieties and I am highly considering grafting Kahaluu to one of the trees. These are varieties that take a long time to get big enough to be useful as shade trees compared to other varieties. Im planning on planting a Reed. I understand that Wurtz, Holiday, Pinkerton and Gem are my options. Finally picking a bunch of softball-sized, very tasty fruits. Tamp the soil down around the tree's . And then theres your commitment to pruning. But Im game to attack it with a fun and practical twist: Im imagining that I just moved into a new house with a blank yard . Mateo. Kona Sharwil.wow! I would like a dwarf variety to keep in a large pot on a deck about 4 miles from the San Diego Coast. The Hass has a ton and the Fuerte as well. The last tree has very little green although it does look like new green. Ive been looking at farmers markets in San Diego, no luck so far. What would you recommend? 2. About the leaves, I think most people just think it looks messy. Thanks. The fifteen-gallon avocado trees Ive planted have all continued to be far bigger and productive earlier than five-gallon trees planted at the same time. Also, this winter had me buying avocado from Mexico, which is either small and cheaper, or XL and pricey. Im going for it! But not about the persea mites. I will definitely stay in touch if any other questions arise. I found only two Spanish nurseries that talked rootstocks. A couple of practices to consider from the UC IPM page: Excess fertilization, especially with quick-release formulations, may increase persea mite numbers and damage during late spring and summer due to increased foliar nitrogen. (See page 28 in Gary Benders book, Avocado Production in California. Sharwil, Stewart, Sir Prize, Hass and Holiday dont seem to do as well here in comparison. I dont know the growing habits of avocados generally in Hawaii compared to California. Your thoughts? Would you recommend Carmen Hass and GEM? Good luck with the Reed. I live against the mountains in Pasadena so it can get pretty chilly in the winter will these verities do well in my climate? The global Hass Avocado market is projected to reach USD million by 2028 from an estimated USD million in 2022, at a CAGR of Percent during 2023 and 2028. But the important thing is that Reeds taste great a couple months after Hass are at their best. The tree is vigorous and upright, but apparently can be keep to about 2.5 metres in height by intensive pruning. That day gave me a chance to compare the heat tolerance of multiple varieties: https://gregalder.com/yardposts/heat-tolerance-of-avocado-varieties/. I have read about predator mites to purchase but not sure how to apply them. Im in Van Nuys, which is Sunset Zone 18. So I tried a Reed for the first time today from the farmers market. https://ibb.co/BNxp1W8 Id probably have to give the edge to Sir Prize because Id rather have the most complementary harvest seasons in order to have fruit to eat more of the year. Plus, Ive seen in my own yard that Fuerte pollenizes Pinkerton very well: https://youtu.be/xGNTxYU-X50, Greg love your article and all the discussions. I think, my garden is in the 10a zone. Your message is very fun for me to read. I know thats not down the street, but . I would think that arctic blasts during winter will be your main limiting factor. Im sorry but even though that farm has Sharwil avocado trees growing, the trees are too young to have a substantial crop and so they havent started selling the fruit. Thanks for allowing me to announce it here. Fruit may have a larger seed when grown in rainy areas. What do you think, is it overkill to have two Hass trees? Carmen Hass is similar to Hass Avocado but smaller 6-14 oz fruit. GEM. 3 Advertisements West Indian (Persea americana Mill. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I'm Greg. I am still waiting for an answer about my order, which, I hope, will be possible. Marin, known for cultivating new crops, also grew Isabella grapesthen sold the resulting wine to sea captains, off what is now Vineyard Avenue in Honolulu. They will never let you down or change their form. Every avocado tree has flowers that are perfect-that is, they are both male and female. Denny. More than half the fat in avocados is the healthy monounsaturated fat (the type in olive oil) and saturated fat is minimal. I like the combination of Pinkerton and Lamb; that makes a lot of sense in terms of tree size and complementary seasons. Hi Greg, BTW Thank you for the great info youve published. Thanks for the update. Its super helpful for us newbies . 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