General information and discussion about cultivating all other edible garden plants.
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March 15, 2013 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Diego,Ca
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Growing Reed Avacados
I was just given a 3 1/2 ft tall Reed avacado tree and have no idea how to care for it. It is a decendant of a historical tree in Ocean Beach,Ca. The mother tree has a plaque on it stating that it's historical and over 100 years old. It's over 50 ft. tall and grows in mostly shade. I repotted it in reg. potting soil in a 5 gallon pot for now and seems to love it. It perked up after a couple hours. I have it on the south facing side of house under part shade. The larger leaves are raggity looking like they are losing leaves but has alot of new growth. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much.
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March 15, 2013 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Texas Coastal Bend
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March 15, 2013 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Alabama 7.5 or 8 depends on who you ask
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This article might help
http://www.avocadosource.com/journal..._n4_pg_6_7.pdf |
March 16, 2013 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SoCal Inland
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How cool is that!
Avocados dont like wind or wet feet and will die if drainiage is poor or if caught unprotected in a full/prolonged freeze. Once it recovers from the transplant it can take sun. It will outgrow the 5 gallon container pretty quickly. |
March 16, 2013 | #5 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: San Diego,Ca
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Thanks everyone, Lots of great info!
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March 26, 2013 | #6 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Southern CA
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I read about them last year and then ate some I found at the farmers market and the fruit blew me away. The Reeds are the fruits that avo farmers keep for themselves, it is said, they are that good. Can't find in any store. That is why I was thrilled to come upon a tree at my local Lowes. Can't wait till I see some fruit!
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