Growing avocados in containers can be challenging, but I can tell you they are definitely worth it if you want to have avocados in your backyard and have limited space. This video is a guide on how to grow them in containers and goes over the best practices as well as the best soils to use. Leave a comment if you have a question. I respond to all comments.
We are in Southern California in zone 10A.
I grow citrus in pots too:
Growing citrus in containers is easy if you do this - Growing Guide
https://youtu.be/UM3LTmyv_yM
Brokaw Clonal Rootstocks: https://www.brokawnursery.com/ourproducts/avocado/rootstocks/
Interesting video on propagating and cloning rootstocks:
https://youtu.be/FVEP11S1Nuc?si=TVstBnt0ixiQEffa
Some of the tools and equipment I use in the video with affiliate links:
Gro Pro 725681 NX Level Pot Elevator, 21.5: https://amzn.to/4k9o80v
Rachio Smart Hose Timer with WiFi Hub
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Kizer Militaw Pocket Knife 3.35 Inches Stonewashed S35VN
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Buy a hat!
https://growsgonewild-shop.fourthwall.com/products/grows-gone-wild-trucker-hat?
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Explaining my avocado trees
02:05 Soil for avocados
03:31 Fertilizing avocado trees
04:41 Selecting Avocado Trees
05:58 Clonal Rootstock and Genetic Variation
09:16 Container sizes and material
11:50 Pruning and Maintenance
12:57 Protecting from sun burn
13:53 Explaining the 4 year old trees
16:15 3rd year trees
18:42 Taste test
Thank you for watching!