Great video showing all the great work both Freddy and Ellen have contributed to Northern California avocado growing possibilities. Much respect to them for all they have done to bring awareness and excitement to many, including me! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! I have know about them for over a decade and it was amazing to see their trees firsthand. You can see all the handwork & dedication they have! Thanks for watching!
Hi Greg! Yes, they are! It was supposed to be a short 20 minute, quick & easy video but they had so much knowledge to pass on that it turned into a 2 hour tour! Of course, I edited things out when we went off topic but all the important stuff is all there. Thanks for watching & commenting!
It was wonderful to see where and how all the magic happens! I love all the experimentation, tenacity and love that's goes into all the trees! And of course, I love Ellen and Freddy and appreciate the splendid job done by the person who made the video! Here's to spreading your roots what ever size container you're put in!
Excellent video! I've wondered what Epicenter was like, what they produced, their methods etc etc. Really nice to see Ellen and Freddy among their trees., My idea is to be able to grow trees which can be kept compact (8' to 10" high) in a cooler climate which together produce year round or as close to that as possible. How can I get hold of a Bird Avenue?!
Appreciate the patience! Been working on it all week. I wanted it get it as perfect as I could. I was amazed at all the varieties I haven't heard of. Obviously they will continue to have more in the future. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing. 👍 They're the reason I started my avocado breeding program here in the 831 (Salinas, Watsonville & Santa Cruz) after I discovered that they would strain hunt & propagate local avocado varities. I've gotten Green Golds, GEMs, and Phoenix(Carmens) from them.✌️🥑
That's very nice of you! Lots to edit down. We were hoping for a 30 minute video but they just have so much to share. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great to see these people spreading avocado diversity for backyard growers. It's a pity they don't like bacons though. I guess with the amount of choice they have, they might find them a little bland. However I think they are great for such an early avocado. I have a bacon but it's on a reed rootstock and they are very tasty with a buttery and creamy texture. Everyone I give them to loves them.
I agree with you. Taste buds are very individual. Some people are surprised that I like Bacon and I explain that I like them because they taste nothing like Hass like the difference between vanilla and chocolate. I am growing Jim Bacon. I love the season and the flavor and especially that the flavor is very unique just like different types of music there is something for everybody in avocados too. In my cross-pollination video in Clayton they have Hass & Bacon. The owners tell me most people prefer their Bacon.
There is a lot to keep up with! I was aware of some of their variety and of course there are many more beyond that and I believe even more we haven't seen! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Am I right by thinking that most likely the best place to buy avocado trees is buying at a local nursery? Santa Cruz is way cooler than where I am…I live in the San Gabriel valley and the temperature during the summer can get up to 105 degrees…all I see around is hass avocado trees all over the place…
I have the best results when I buy trees from nurseries with my same temperatures as me because I get heatwaves with a week of 110. I would recommend buying locally because of your temps. I grew up in SVG and I remember those summers which are even hotter now. Yes, unfortunately heat stress kills a lot of new and young trees. I use a shade cloth or umbrella for the first few summers if they are not getting shade from structures. Of course with rare varieties you have to get them where and when you can. Unfortunately with cados often times they do die in which case I recommend buying two.
Great video showing all the great work both Freddy and Ellen have contributed to Northern California avocado growing possibilities. Much respect to them for all they have done to bring awareness and excitement to many, including me! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! I have know about them for over a decade and it was amazing to see their trees firsthand. You can see all the handwork & dedication they have!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for making this video, Greg. Ellen and Freddy are so cool and inspiring.
Hi Greg! Yes, they are! It was supposed to be a short 20 minute, quick & easy video but they had so much knowledge to pass on that it turned into a 2 hour tour!
Of course, I edited things out when we went off topic but all the important stuff is all there.
Thanks for watching & commenting!
great tour
Oh thank you! All the way from Florida! WOW!
Been enjoying your recent videos with your community.
By the way, they grow Seminal 32 in Hawaii too!
That was really cool. So many different varieties. 👍
Thanks for taking the time to make the video.
Much appreciated Ben! They did all the real work. It's amazing how they just go for it!
Great video with great people! I got a bird ave stick from them in may and it’s grown 6ft already!
Lucky! Yes, they speak very highly of Bird Avenue. I hear there are several great trees in San Jose.
It was wonderful to see where and how all the magic happens! I love all the experimentation, tenacity and love that's goes into all the trees! And of course, I love Ellen and Freddy and appreciate the splendid job done by the person who made the video! Here's to spreading your roots what ever size container you're put in!
Much appreciated! Ellen and Freddy made it easy with so much knowledge, information and experience to offer. Thanks for watching!
Fun to see all these different varieties, thanks for sharing Greg.
Glad you enjoyed it! Very inspiring to see all their hardworking & dedication & having fun doing it all!
Thanks for watching & commenting!
Great video!
Thanks Jeff! Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your videos, knowledge and mentorship!
Excellent video! I've wondered what Epicenter was like, what they produced, their methods etc etc. Really nice to see Ellen and Freddy among their trees., My idea is to be able to grow trees which can be kept compact (8' to 10" high) in a cooler climate which together produce year round or as close to that as possible. How can I get hold of a Bird Avenue?!
Sounds like a plan! You can order trees from Epicenter for pick up or shipped to you in the first week of January.
Wow, exciting to see such an amazing avocado nursery with so much variety in Nor Cal, thanks for sharing🤙
Yes, decades of hardwork & dedication can be seen here! Thanks for watching & commenting!
Wow that was worth waiting for the video to be released. Super nice people. Will have to order something from them.
Appreciate the patience! Been working on it all week. I wanted it get it as perfect as I could.
I was amazed at all the varieties I haven't heard of. Obviously they will continue to have more in the future.
Thanks for watching!
Very nice video, Greg .
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent video Greg. They are such wonderful people!
Yes, they are! They are definitely enjoying what they do and are passionate about what they do. Very inspiring!
Thanks for watching & commenting!
Thanks for the video. I got my Green Gold and Bird Avenue( 10:07 ) trees from them. Nice to see the mother tree where scion material came from. 👍
Lucky you! They say a lot of great things about Bird Avenue. Greengold is excellent too.
Appreciate your input!
Great video! Re-energizes my enthusiasm to keep going with my new, small, avocado orchard. Cool stuff!
I was impressed with willing they are to experiment and try new varieties. If it doesn't work out they just move on.
Thanks for sharing. 👍 They're the reason I started my avocado breeding program here in the 831 (Salinas, Watsonville & Santa Cruz) after I discovered that they would strain hunt & propagate local avocado varities. I've gotten Green Golds, GEMs, and Phoenix(Carmens) from them.✌️🥑
Yes! Wonderful neighbors to have. I love how they are always willing to try new varieties and if doesn't work out they just graft it over.
wonderfull thanx for your videos
That's very nice of you! Lots to edit down. We were hoping for a 30 minute video but they just have so much to share.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
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English captions should work. I just checked them.@arifyulianto6955
Great to see these people spreading avocado diversity for backyard growers. It's a pity they don't like bacons though. I guess with the amount of choice they have, they might find them a little bland. However I think they are great for such an early avocado. I have a bacon but it's on a reed rootstock and they are very tasty with a buttery and creamy texture. Everyone I give them to loves them.
I agree with you. Taste buds are very individual. Some people are surprised that I like Bacon and I explain that I like them because they taste nothing like Hass like the difference between vanilla and chocolate. I am growing Jim Bacon. I love the season and the flavor and especially that the flavor is very unique just like different types of music there is something for everybody in avocados too.
In my cross-pollination video in Clayton they have Hass & Bacon. The owners tell me most people prefer their Bacon.
Excellent video , great insights and detail.some nice varieties.
Thanks for watching! Hard work & dedication! It was great see what Epicenter is all about.@RareAvoTrees
So cool. Love those two people and what they do!
Aren't they great! So much hardworking & dedication to find the best varieties for their area! 🥑
Great video, thanks for sharing!
I would like to go back and watch some portions again. Maybe you could put links in for each variety for me? :D
There is a lot to keep up with! I was aware of some of their variety and of course there are many more beyond that and I believe even more we haven't seen! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Am I right by thinking that most likely the best place to buy avocado trees is buying at a local nursery? Santa Cruz is way cooler than where I am…I live in the San Gabriel valley and the temperature during the summer can get up to 105 degrees…all I see around is hass avocado trees all over the place…
I have the best results when I buy trees from nurseries with my same temperatures as me because I get heatwaves with a week of 110. I would recommend buying locally because of your temps. I grew up in SVG and I remember those summers which are even hotter now. Yes, unfortunately heat stress kills a lot of new and young trees. I use a shade cloth or umbrella for the first few summers if they are not getting shade from structures.
Of course with rare varieties you have to get them where and when you can. Unfortunately with cados often times they do die in which case I recommend buying two.