Thats a hard question for Reed because it peaks in bloom later than every other variety that I grow. Reed is another summer time variety; it is a large round fruit with a medium size seed, it is easy to peel and is undoubtedly one of if not the best tasting avocado around. Dont add or mix compost into the soil as it decays and the mound will shrink. My question: since the Reed doesnt turn black as it ripens AND it needs a long time to mature on the tree, how do I tell when the fruit is ready to pick? Just keep the pit in the saved portion, cover in plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Last spring we bought and planted a 5 gallon Reed per your reccomendation on your blog. Youre very welcome, Leyla. I speak from experience. In May and June the air is warmer, which is more conducive to pollen tube growth during the pollination process of avocado flowers. They have thin skin which makes them easy to peel. Hi Greg- great site! I thoroughly sympathize with how hard it is to wait for avocado trees to bear fruit. Hi. Wed love to hear all about your experiences with this avocado in the comments section below! Hi John, It contains a fairly large seed. I also purchased a mystery avocado that didnt have a tag at home depot but it grew vigorously the first year and now 6 ft tall in its second year was wondering can you tell the cultivar/variety by examining the leaf only? That made me very sad. In my yard, Reed is consistently among the best-looking avocado trees during winter when many of my other trees have leaves with brown tips. ^_^ In fact they are light brown. any ideas? ! Anyway thanks for the informative post . Lucky you! I trust your advice. Even though the roots you are finding dont appear white on the outside, how do they look on the inside when you break one? Should I leave the growth or should I remove them?i took a photo but dont see an option to add it here. Avocado eaters tend to be healthier. (* See below.) Organic. Last week I picked up a Reed (and a Gem, Sir Prize and Sharwil) from Eli at Subtropica Nursery in Fallbrook And I know that Maddock in Fallbrook also grows Reed, as does Clausen in Vista. Thank you for your help on this site! All commercial growers that I know of prune their Lambs and Reeds immediately after harvest and once the potential damage from strong summer sun is reduced. It is the favorite variety of many California commercial avocado farmers today. Basically Unfortunately, Reeds flexibility with the heat doesnt extend far in the thermometers opposite direction. Avocados seem to make people smile! I write a new "Yard Post" every Friday. Your thoughts? My grandfather was one of the very early avocado growers (trees and fruit) in Whittier. Thanks for any advice you have. The result is that the trees are easier to pick and more fruit is produced on less land. The most important thing is that the tree gets enough water through summer and fall, not that it has the best water (rainwater). Reed avocados store well in the fridge once cut. For ex. But the main reason is that Reeds are the wrong color. Ive got one tree that gets terrible leaf burn on it no matter how much I water it and no matter the scion variety (Ive grafted multiple varieties onto it). Reed. It contains roughly 80 calories, 8 grams of fat, 4 grams of carbohydrates, 250 mg of potassium, and as many as 20 other vitamins and minerals, including 11 mcg of vitamin K, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, and copper. I built a shelter with 4 sticks and 30% shade cloth. A serving of avocado is based on 1/2 of a medium avocado or 75g; there are two servings in a medium avocado. Unfortunately, there will likely be a gap between the last of the Reeds and the first of the new Hass crop every year, the gap usually running from around October through the end of the year. Grilled Avocados. Ive never been to Louies. On the subject of watering I may have found a useful way to give my newly planted trees what the need. Irrigation information. I live in coastal Long Beach, a little less than a mile from the ocean. The skin of a Reed avocado is very shell-like, which makes them very difficult to peel. When can I pick them? Should I have him put another layer on top? I suggest you post your request on Tropical Fruit Forum: http://tropicalfruitforum.com/, Greg Im not sure if I have an issue with my Hass avocado tree I live in Dana point and it looks like my tree is loaded with fruit but the leaves arent growing in at the top of the plant and Im wondering about sunburn but m wondering if this is normal? What's more, avocados are rich in plant chemicals called polyphenols, which can benefit inflammation, heart health, and gut health. The Maluma is a dark-purple . thanks for the tip about waiting till summer to pick them. The flesh of the Reed avocado is creamy and has a nutty flavor that is well-suited to a variety of dishes, including guacamole, dips, sandwiches, and salads. The term avocado refers to a tree as well as its fruit. I have had to prune side branches on my Reed many times because of this behavior. Last year was the first my Reed produced avocados. How long do Reed Avocado trees usually live? If you ever have the opportunity to get your hands on a Reed avocado, dont let the chance pass you by. (Of the 20 to . It is slightly pebbled, compared to e.g. HOME. we are in our early 60s and dont want to wait too long to enjoy the fruit. If you have a Reed tree right now, you might have tiny young fruit on the tree hanging next to large mature fruit: two crops on the same tree at the same time. However, its large size provides ample edible flesh to make up for it. Riverside gets hot, indeed. Im growing mine half a mile from the beach in Monterey, CA. I plant REED Avocado about 5 years and produce heavy crops,but the problems is shave of fruit like a pear is not round like the one you have and skin very thin and small fruit 5 to 6 fruits per kilogram .the meat of fruit very butter more than HASS Avocado, my problems is Why my REED avocado is not round and skin is not thick and hard to peel off.My landmark or location is 400 metre above sea level,friend of my grow the same REED with i have at the sea level above 800 metres up and shave of fruit is vary round most avocados grow in Thailand have flowers start from middle DEC.to middle of March most flowers pollination between JAN.thru March ,such as HASS,PINKERTON,,LAMBHASS,,RUSSELL Avocado flowers at same times but fruits pick up is difference time depend on types of avocados. Source: FatSecret Platform API. As long as its white inside youre fine. For the home gardener, however, the skin color of an avocado is irrelevant. I thought it was a Reed but the fruit is not totally round like the pictures but slightly oblong. What makes you think it is Hass? So do you think July would be a good time to pick my first one? Avocados, in general, have a very light flavor and aroma qualities. Some others feel this way too, and this is one reason that Reeds dont find a home on the shelves of most grocery stores. There is one question about avocado trees that has never been answered for me. Teaching people about the health benefits of eating avocados, 11 Benefits of Eating Avocado During Pregnancy, Is Avocado Good For Diabetics? I treated the tree in the early spring with a systemic fungicide I found advertised on the internet and the tree has beautiful green leaves and drops yellow ones to the grounda scant single layer each week which I faithfully rake away.It is full of little green fruitlets about the size of figs and so is the ground with some black ones. Therefore, the best place to buy Reeds is at farmers markets or similar venues where theyre sold by home growers. It has only lost about 25 % of its leaves, and the rest are droopy. I think itll be okay though. Any ideas why a lot fell off while still very young starting at about 3 inches? The climate here is perfect for avocados and we have not been watering or fertilizing our tree since 2006. The tree is an Ettinger and is growing well and now has its first crop. It was around 1948 when the seed that produced the original Reed tree germinated on the property of James Reed in Carlsbad in San Diego County, California. And Lamb is sure to produce well there also, but . The trees end up intermingling their canopies in the middle after some time and starting to look like a single large tree. Ive played with different ways of using my stored rainwater. Heres a brief video profile of the Reed variety of avocado tree: My Yard Posts are ad-free and keep coming because of the support of gardeners and farmers like you. When the drip cycle goes on, (currently every other day), the surface gets soaked and the drain pipes provide several gallons of water to the roots whether I am around or not. Source Of. Thanks so much for all this info. All of those varieties except for Lamb have harvest seasons that are different from Reed and would make a great complement to your Reed. The smaller (younger) the avocado fruit, the more vulnerable to stresses. In general, you can combine avocado with pretty much anything and improve the dish. I think youre right. I have killed a number of avocado plants over the years. Exactly right. Is that a pollination problem or insects? I do have a question for you: Once in a while, I swing by Starbucks where they save for me all used ground coffee from that morning, about 20 pounds easy. Posted on Last updated: December 18, 2022. I know I dont have enough to get me thru our summer. Love my Reed in Santa Ana, CA. Want to raise them in pots/containers until my son in a 3 to 4 years has his own house (LA) and then surprise him with mature-ish trees as a house warming gift. They can even grow to 2-4 pounds. Mike. Based on what Ive read on your site Im reasonably sure it is a Fuerte avocado tree. If its any consolation, my Reed is also stressing under the weight of heavy fruit set this year. (Avocado leaves turning brown? I would love to get some. Just contact Eli before going in order to make sure he sets aside the Reed on the rootstock that you want. Did the previous owners tell you so? Hi Greg, I hesitate to cut the top because it seems to be a central leader. Inside a Reed, you should find a fairly large seed surrounded by creamy bright yellow flesh. Its correct watering that a young avocado tree needs the most. The fruit grows to about 10cm and is ripened after it is picked. You can plant the Reed now, but if your yard gets frosty in the winter sometimes you will want to be ready to protect the baby tree. But he said they produce so many avocados they accept the loss of some of them to the critters. The minerals in this fruit include: Calcium: 10mg. Based on what youve written Ive decided to get a Reed to compliment my Haas. Opinion? I started slow-drip, deep watering the Hass for a half hour at at time, twice weekly with a shallow watering inbetween since my last post. And I still delight when a new variety sets fruit for the first time. However, when the Haas avocado came along with its green to black skin, all thoughts of commercial success for Reed disappeared. If so, what is the reason? I am hoping that the deep shade that my neighbors bamboo plants sheds on my trees after about 2:00 every day during the winter will not be a problem. I love the healthy, full leaves too. Hope others have success with this. Hi Greg ^_^ I am getting ready to plant 2 avocados in my yard, and went ahead and purchased a Haas. Tree was 5 gallon and has plenty of buds, we have to wait till fall 2020 or 20201 to eat fruit? Let me know what you see when you scrape around for roots. Can you recommend where to purchase a tree? We have a Hass for 6 years now about 15 feet tall. This usually means September, especially late September, in Southern California. by Greg Alder | Jun 28, 2019 | Avocados | 158 comments. It also has a nuttier, richer, and bolder taste than most avocados.
