Avocado Bacon Tree (forum)

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Hi, I have an Avocado Bacon tree and I would like to repot it to a larger pot (130 litres approx). Is it too late to do it now? Or should I wait till next spring? Cheers

Time: 13th November 2014 3:46pm

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JohnMc1 says...
Anytime would be fine s long as you keep the root disturbance to a minimum..

Time: 13th November 2014 5:56pm

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Markmelb says...
Harry - How has your Bacon gone at RPark?

what size is it now? did u get any Avos this year off it and have you any As to cross pollinate as it should be finishing flowering now? can u put up some photos? Thanks :)

Time: 13th November 2014 10:53pm

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Harry says...
Thanks John.

I

Time: 15th November 2014 1:50pm

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Harry says...
Mark,

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Time: 15th November 2014 2:29pm

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Markmelb says...
Hi Harry - yours is looking a bit gangly compared to mine of a similar age but had 5 good sized Avos off it this year and it looks like an even better crop next year - do you put a little gypsum and tteaspoon of zinc every 2 years? as well as fert like Dyn lifter 4 times a year (end Aug Dec Feb & April) etc some pics of Bacon in 500mmm pot and another of LH in ground and wurtz also in 500mm pot - Bacon is going into eithe a 200lt bag next year or huge pot - I think width better than height not like your barrell - the 200lt bags are low and wide same height as 100lt but bigger diameter - those big water cubes work well i hear but you need a forklift - LOL
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Time: 15th November 2014 3:09pm

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Ross says...
Hi Markmelb
What is your potting mix/fertillizer to achieve such lush growth in smallish pots? Due to lack of available spots in my garden that gets enough sun I

Time: 15th November 2014 8:55pm

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Markmelb says...
well use now Debco premium topped with Amgrow wettasoil mulch to 10 - 15cm from top - does settle a bit in a couple years - it has to be better than wht daleys uses for their tall pots - planted a friends Bacon yesterday and was like worst wet badly drained mix ever and roots wernt that good either - my fert regime is much the same as Birdwoods tags

Time: 15th November 2014 9:56pm

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Harry says...
Hey Mark,

Your avo trees looks amazing!

Yesterday I replanted my tree into a better pot (60cm diameter). The issue I had before was that the container was a bit too high and being next to an open area, it used to take a beating from the strong winds. It

Time: 16th November 2014 12:25pm

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Markmelb says...
Harry - can you get a Birdwood Avo Tag?
They have good quantities for sizes of trees - shame they have such a crap website as every link goes to an email - very bad design :(

Time: 16th November 2014 2:02pm

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Markmelb says...
Harry - do a search for growquest in YouTube and watch ALL his videos - you will learn heaps also this link http://www.growquestgrowers.com/Avocado-Trees-For-Mild-Climates-s/3898.htm

Time: 16th November 2014 4:56pm

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Harry says...
Mark, I did a search online but couldn't find any Birdwood Avo Tags. Anyways, I have sent Birdword an email, hopefully they can send me a digital copy.

BTW I

Time: 16th November 2014 6:02pm

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