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Title: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: behlgarden on March 13, 2013, 09:55:48 PM
Hello grafting buddies, its grafting time again.

Anyone would like to do a group order? Last time Oscar charged $10/variety, $100 min total order plus shipping.

Please look up Oscar's collection "fruit lovers" and post here.

Thanks
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: fyliu on March 13, 2013, 09:58:36 PM
I'm interested if we can get enough of an order. I'll look up the list later.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: Rtreid on March 13, 2013, 11:46:43 PM
I would also be interested in some scions.  I would also be interested in an air layer or two if there is any interest by anyone else.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: fyliu on March 14, 2013, 02:30:28 AM
Here's the link to that thread http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=84 (http://tropicalfruitforum.com/index.php?topic=84)

I'm not sure what I want to grow. Maybe try a different variety of lychee.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: fruitlovers on March 14, 2013, 02:57:25 AM
Hello grafting buddies, its grafting time again.

Anyone would like to do a group order? Last time Oscar charged $10/variety, $100 min total order plus shipping.

Please look up Oscar's collection "fruit lovers" and post here.

Thanks

Just to clarify, it's $5 per scion, but minimum 2 scions of each variety.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on March 17, 2013, 01:52:45 PM
So has anyone shortlisted what they want? Let's get it done.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: othater on March 18, 2013, 12:18:55 AM
I just signed up on the forum.
I would be interested in avocado scionwood but need to research on which variety from Hawaii will grow best in SoCal, clay soil for me.
I see Sharwil sold locally but the other types ?

Behgarden - How would this work and where are you located in SoCal?

Thanks
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on March 18, 2013, 01:19:55 AM
JF, cuban007, and I am in Orange County/Riverside with few more folks.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: othater on March 19, 2013, 12:21:24 AM
How can I verify if Oscar has the scionwood available for Murashige, Kahaluu and possibly Sharwil.
Those would be the one's I want in the group buy.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: fruitlovers on March 19, 2013, 12:22:37 AM
How can I verify if Oscar has the scionwood available for Murashige, Kahaluu and possibly Sharwil.
Those would be the one's I want in the group buy.

Yes have them.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: othater on March 19, 2013, 11:08:36 PM
Oscar,
Good to hear, Hope they are still pre-budding for grafting.

behlgarden,
I'm in San Gabriel Valley, City of Walnut.
Will you be taking the lead on this group buy.
Let me know so I can include my order.

You can PM me, Thanks.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: fyliu on March 19, 2013, 11:29:51 PM
I'll have to pass on this round. Too much to take care of already. I was originally thinking about some lychee scions or air layers.

othater I have my plants in Covina. Maybe we can visit each other sometime. I'm in Burbank during the week.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: desimango on March 20, 2013, 02:25:56 AM
Would the organizer be willing to ship a small order of mango scions up to the San Jose area for me?  I'd pay all costs associated. 

Unfortunately, we don't have many folks up here interested in mango scions. 
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: othater on March 23, 2013, 12:05:10 AM
Just checking to see if the group buy is still happening?
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: Rtreid on March 24, 2013, 08:34:15 PM
Behl,

I'm in for Rapoza (2) and Pram Kai Mea (2) if this is going to happen. 

Come on CA folks, this is a great opportunity!

Richard
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: simon_grow on March 25, 2013, 01:49:06 PM
I'm in for some scions, how many more pieces do we need to get the order through? Oscar, do you have any lychee air layers grown on special tables?  Thanks, Simon
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: intel415 on March 25, 2013, 04:08:55 PM
i need some avocado scions. Im in san gabriel valley
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: fruitlovers on March 25, 2013, 05:52:51 PM
I'm in for some scions, how many more pieces do we need to get the order through? Oscar, do you have any lychee air layers grown on special tables?  Thanks, Simon

Simon, air layers are done way up on the trees, not on tables. Anyhow temporarily discontinued doing air layers till i can catch up on some other work. Might be available again to do them in about 3 months or so. Thanks,
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: kh0110 on March 25, 2013, 09:52:31 PM
... Anyhow temporarily discontinued doing air layers till i can catch up on some other work. Might be available again to do them in about 3 months or so. Thanks,

Is this bad news for me, Oscar?
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: fruitlovers on March 26, 2013, 02:43:51 AM
... Anyhow temporarily discontinued doing air layers till i can catch up on some other work. Might be available again to do them in about 3 months or so. Thanks,

Is this bad news for me, Oscar?

HAHA, i put on your air layers today. You ordered before the squeeze, so you're safe. Now i just hope they take. BTW Thera, i sent you your scion wood today.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: kh0110 on March 26, 2013, 02:55:42 PM
...
HAHA, i put on your air layers today. You ordered before the squeeze, so you're safe. Now i just hope they take. BTW Thera, i sent you your scion wood today.

Thank you, Oscar. I hope all is well with you.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: fruitlovers on March 26, 2013, 05:59:55 PM
...
HAHA, i put on your air layers today. You ordered before the squeeze, so you're safe. Now i just hope they take. BTW Thera, i sent you your scion wood today.

Thank you, Oscar. I hope all is well with you.

Yes thanks, all is well, just currently under going the usual spring rush. Even though very busy i love this time of year as plants start to go into hyper drive fast growth mode.  :D
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: othater on March 26, 2013, 06:21:06 PM
HAHA, i put on your air layers today. You ordered before the squeeze, so you're safe. Now i just hope they take. BTW Thera, i sent you your scion wood today.
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Was this part of the group buy? Did I miss it. I'm still interested in avocado scionwood.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: fruitlovers on March 26, 2013, 06:22:46 PM
HAHA, i put on your air layers today. You ordered before the squeeze, so you're safe. Now i just hope they take. BTW Thera, i sent you your scion wood today.

Was this part of the group buy? Did I miss it. I'm still interested in avocado scionwood.
[/quote]

No you didn't miss it.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: intel415 on March 27, 2013, 04:00:52 PM
i dont see this happening for me well im out lol guess other trip down to king county of avocados "Fallboork"

good luck for rest of the group
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on March 28, 2013, 07:15:24 PM
We are getting ready to order. Please PM me what you want and I will post a summary here. Lets get the order going
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: othater on March 29, 2013, 12:36:20 AM
Behlgarden,

PM'd you my group buy avocado scionwood request (Murashige, Kahaluu).

Thanks for getting the group buy going again.

Thanks
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on March 29, 2013, 01:30:13 AM
Got it.

Order will be placed by mon-tues next week. I want to get all interested parties lists by Sunday eve so we can put a group order together and calculate shipping.

Everyone interested please pm me your scion names asap.

Thanks
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: simon_grow on March 31, 2013, 12:19:55 AM
Hello Oscar, I would like to order the following scions if you have them available:

Avocado- Kahaluu
Longan-Biew Kiew
Mango-Carrie, Fairchild, Kent, Neelam, Okrung

Thanks Oscar, How do I pay? 
Simon
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: fruitlovers on March 31, 2013, 12:48:32 AM
Hello Oscar, I would like to order the following scions if you have them available:

Avocado- Kahaluu
Longan-Biew Kiew
Mango-Carrie, Fairchild, Kent, Neelam, Okrung

Thanks Oscar, How do I pay? 
Simon

I sent you a PM. To summarize the group needs to have a group leader. This person will handle payment and any correspondance with me, and will have the shipment mailed to their address. The reason for the group buy is so i only have to deal with one person. That person then distributes the scions when they arrive and handles any questions and correspondance. Thanks,
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: Rtreid on April 01, 2013, 12:47:31 PM
Behl,

Check your PM,  I would like to see this group buy happen.

Richard
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on April 01, 2013, 04:29:30 PM
Hello all, I have compiled the list below. Please read carefully. I think we should do two separate group orders as Oscar wants $100 min for the order.
1. We got San Diego Area with 18 scions (if Simon-grow) doesn't back out. If Simon does back out, we got 2.   Rtreid and desimango whose combined order would be 10 scions. Here I recommend if Simon is in, Sand Diego order it, otherwise I can run one big order.
2. In IE/LA area, I am going to place the order.

Here is what we have:
San Diego Area: (18 scions)
1. Rtreid - Rapoza (2) and Pram Kai Mea (2) - $20 (San Diego)
2. simon_grow - Avocado- Kahaluu, Longan-Biew Kiew, Mango-Carrie, Fairchild, Kent, Neelam, Okrung – total 14 scions, $70 plus shipping (San Diego)


OC/LA/IE area: (26 scions)
1. intel415 – kahaluu, linda, Yamagata, Malama, Nishikawa, Murashige Avacados, 12 scions, $60 plus shipping, Los Angeles
2. My Neighbor – R2E2, and White Piere, 4 scions, $20 – Inland Empire
3. emegar - Salathiel lychee and Biew Kiew Longan, 4 scions, $20 plus shipping (Inland Empire)
4. othater - Murashige and Kahaluu avocado, 4 scions, total $20 plus shipping.
5. intel415 – Avacado, what variety? (San Gabriel)

Northern Cali
1.   desimango - 3 Amrapali, 3 Mallika, Java Plum, Jambu (Syzygium cumini) - 10 seeds $6, 6 scions $30, Northern Cali.

Simon - Please pose here if you are backing out.
intel415 - What variety avocado you want?
desimango - Note that there will be additional shipping (secondary) from either San Diego OR Corona to you,

Can others confirm their orders here again? This is what I have so far. I am yet to pick what I want but I will do that once I am ready to order.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: othater on April 01, 2013, 06:30:29 PM
Behl,

My order is correct- Murashige and Kahaluu.

Also PM'd you.

Thanks,
othater
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: intel415 on April 01, 2013, 06:37:55 PM
Hey bro, i want to change my order to

Kahaluu
Nishikawa
Murashige

i assume its 5 dollars each

3 x 5 = 15 and plus shipping

thanks
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on April 01, 2013, 06:39:27 PM
No its $5 per scion, 2 scion per variety min. So its $30 for you
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: simon_grow on April 01, 2013, 06:41:44 PM
Hello all, I was going to back out and place my own order so that I didn't hold up people from getting their scions. I work two jobs and don't know when I would be able to ship out  the other San Diego orders once I have received them. Seeing that there are only two other San Diego orders, I can still place my order if the other two members are ok with me possibly delaying the shipping of their scions until the first Thursday after I receive the scions. If I receive the scions on Wednesday, I should be able to ship out the next day. If I received the scions on Friday, I would ship out the following Thurs.

I'm still at work right now, I'll check back on this thread later tonight to see what Rtreid and Desimango would like to do.
Simon
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on April 01, 2013, 06:44:12 PM
San Diego folks, please reply your posts. Simon, can they simply pick up from you if local.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: simon_grow on April 01, 2013, 10:59:03 PM
Yes, picking up locally would be best.
Simon
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: Rtreid on April 01, 2013, 11:35:59 PM
Behl,
My order is correct.

I can do what ever is needed.  I can pick them up locally or drive to LA to get them. Just let me know what I need to do. Are you near Mimosa LA nursery?  I really need to go by there again!

I could also add some scions to make an order with Simon_grow complete.

Richard
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: emegar on April 01, 2013, 11:47:58 PM
My part of the order looks fine.  Thanks, Behl!
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: fruitlovers on April 01, 2013, 11:48:59 PM
Please take R2E2 off list of ordered scions. Don't have that cultivar. Thanks,
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on April 02, 2013, 07:32:06 AM
Great, I will send the order to Oscar sober can get the invoice and then everyone pays for it.

Simon, could you please order yours and Richards dirrctly as you two are local and this would expedite your delivery from Oscar and will not have tobwait for me to ship to you.

I am in Inland Empire and work in Los Angeles. Those in LA can pick up fromy home or my office. Wait for another confirming post and PM from me.

Thanks
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: simon_grow on April 02, 2013, 12:27:23 PM
Sounds good, Richard, I will probably place the orderwed night or Thurs if that's ok with you. We will have enough to make the order go thru, I may be adding some scions.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: Rtreid on April 02, 2013, 03:08:44 PM
Simon,

Sign me up for Rapoza, Manzanilla and Pram Kai Mea.

Thanks,
Richard
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on April 03, 2013, 06:29:54 PM
Update:

I sent the order to Oscar, Oscar is going to send me invoice detailing cost for scions and shipping costs.  We will distribute shipping costs according to order size based on percentage.

following is what I am ordering, last chance to confirm:

Hi Oscar, here is the order.  Please let me know final cost and shipping costs:

OC/LA/IE area: (26 scions)
1. intel415 – kahaluu, linda, Yamagata, Malama, Nishikawa, Murashige Avacados, $60, Los Angeles
2. My Neighbor – Manzanillo, and White Piere, $20
3. emegar - Salathiel lychee and Biew Kiew Longan, 4 scions, $20 plus shipping (Inland Empire)
4. othater - Murashige and Kahaluu avocado, 4 scions, total $20
5. intel415 – Avacado scions Kahaluu, Nishikawa, Murashige, $30 (San Gabriel)
6. behlgarden - Avacado scions, Sharwil, Green Gold, $20
Northern Cali
1.   desimango - 3 Amrapali, 3 Mallika, Java Plum, Jambu (Syzygium cumini) - 10 seeds $6, 6 scions $30, Northern Cali.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on April 03, 2013, 07:13:15 PM
final order:

1. My Neighbor – Manzanillo, and White Piere, $20
2. emegar - Salathiel lychee and Biew Kiew Longan, 4 scions, $20 plus shipping (Inland Empire)
3. othater - Murashige and Kahaluu avocado, 4 scions, total $20
4. intel415 – Avacado scions Kahaluu, Nishikawa, Murashige, $30 (San Gabriel)
5. behlgarden - Avacado scions, Sharwil, Green Gold, $20
Northern Cali
6.   desimango - 3 Amrapali, 3 Mallika, Java Plum, 8 scions $40, Northern Cali. - Note, no seeds order, you can order directly from Oscar.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: intel415 on April 03, 2013, 07:44:15 PM
@ behlgarden you listed me twice. I want 3 avocado varieties. Thanks and please make correction.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: pFEEDme on April 04, 2013, 08:02:13 PM
Hi everyone! Is it still too late to join in on the order?
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: intel415 on April 04, 2013, 10:49:47 PM
Hi everyone! Is it still too late to join in on the order?

not too late to join, we haven't pay yet.

Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: simon_grow on April 05, 2013, 12:28:34 AM
The San Diego order has been placed and paid for so it is too late to join.
Simon
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: pFEEDme on April 05, 2013, 01:12:01 AM
Thanks for the replies. I was asking about the OC order, but on second thought, I'm going to hold off on ordering the scions until my grafting skills improve. Good luck with your orders!  :)
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: intel415 on April 05, 2013, 01:49:26 AM
What about this group?

final order:

1. My Neighbor – Manzanillo, and White Piere, $20
2. emegar - Salathiel lychee and Biew Kiew Longan, 4 scions, $20 plus shipping (Inland Empire)
3. othater - Murashige and Kahaluu avocado, 4 scions, total $20
4. intel415 – Avacado scions Kahaluu, Nishikawa, Murashige, $30 (San Gabriel)
5. behlgarden - Avacado scions, Sharwil, Green Gold, $20
Northern Cali
6.   desimango - 3 Amrapali, 3 Mallika, Java Plum, 8 scions $40, Northern Cali. - Note, no seeds order, you can order directly from Oscar.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on April 05, 2013, 11:04:53 AM
What about this group?

This order was sent to Oscar with revisions, waiting on final shipping costs, then I will post here on how much each would owe.  Stay tuned. Hopefully it would be done deal.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on April 05, 2013, 11:12:18 AM
OK folks

scions 26 = $130, ag inspection $25, shipping express and packaging and handling $65, total is $220, $220/26 = $8.46/scion.

1. My Neighbor – Manzanillo, and White Piere, 4 scions, - $33.85
2. emegar - Salathiel lychee and Biew Kiew Longan, 4 scions,  $33.85
3. othater - Murashige and Kahaluu avocado, 4 scions, $33.85
4. intel415 – Avacado scions Kahaluu, Nishikawa, Murashige, 6 scions, $50.77
Northern Cali
5.   desimango - 3 Amrapali, 3 Mallika, Java Plum, 8 scions, Northern Cali. $67.69, plus $4 shipping to you from So Cal.

All others who cant pick scions from Corona, will need to send additional $2.5 for shipping/envelope. Please pay via paypal (family option) so I dont get dinged for paypal fee.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: JF on April 05, 2013, 01:01:09 PM
What about this group?

This order was sent to Oscar with revisions, waiting on final shipping costs, then I will post here on how much each would owe.  Stay tuned. Hopefully it would be done deal.


If anyone should speak if this order is open or close is this man.....he is the one who put it all together!
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: fruitlovers on April 05, 2013, 10:30:00 PM
I would like to have the order placed and payed before Monday. Thanks,
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on April 05, 2013, 11:36:24 PM
Sure. Everyone who ordered, please send me pm for PayPal address. All payments should be received before I place the order.

Thanks
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on April 07, 2013, 12:05:54 AM
I don't see any responses or money being sent to me other than two folks
Please those who requested send the money asap, otherwise order will be canceled.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: intel415 on April 07, 2013, 03:34:53 AM
Sorry, I'm afraid i can't afford 50 for 6 scions, 30 was reasonable. Anyways i rather go buy a 15 gallon cado 50 dollars.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on April 07, 2013, 03:22:19 PM
No worries. What about others?
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on April 08, 2013, 10:22:28 AM
FYI -

Due to lack of response from most who showed interest backing out or not responding, I have decided to cancel the order. I will refund the monies to those who sent me money already. With count of scions declined, cost per scions has gone up. I apologize about this but I dont have time to wait around while all I was trying to do was facilitate the order.  If folks are still interested, please coordinate among yourselves and run the order.

Thanks
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: emegar on April 08, 2013, 11:32:34 AM
No problem, Behl.  Thank you for your efforts.

James
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: behlgarden on April 08, 2013, 11:40:21 AM
James, get your cherimoya budwood. I pruned and this is the only chance to get it
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: othater on April 08, 2013, 06:41:51 PM
Behl,
Thanks for spending your time to get this together. Disappointed that so many backed out.
Maybe someone here has the various Hawaiian avocado/fruit varieties that will be willing to give or sell seeds/scions locally?
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: behlgarden on April 08, 2013, 06:46:02 PM
I am sure folks here do. I am going to try to get few from CRFG Orange County and otherwise we can do another order sometime in the future.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: intel415 on April 09, 2013, 01:55:35 AM
Main reason we backed up due to ridiculous prices. Thanks for the effort though.

I have a small sharwil i can give you some scions in the future. Right now its just pushing a lot of flowers and lost most of the leaves. Maybe i should pinch off the flowers and let it grow some woods.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: fyliu on April 09, 2013, 03:08:01 AM
Some people enjoy growing and eating fruit much more than packing and shipping things. Charging a little for scions is a way to weed out those that are casually wanting them from those that are really serious. It really takes more effort to do the same old thing year after year.

I know you meant the ag inspection and shipping costs are ridiculous. Cost of shipping stuff to HI is nuts too.

On the bright side, I might have more people in the group order when I'm ready to order from Oscar in the future.

Yeah Sharwil you can get locally instead of bothering Oscar for it. Mine failed after something fell on top of the grafted seedling. :(
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: JF on April 09, 2013, 12:53:45 PM
Some people enjoy growing and eating fruit much more than packing and shipping things. Charging a little for scions is a way to weed out those that are casually wanting them from those that are really serious. It really takes more effort to do the same old thing year after year.

I know you meant the ag inspection and shipping costs are ridiculous. Cost of shipping stuff to HI is nuts too.

On the bright side, I might have more people in the group order when I'm ready to order from Oscar in the future.

Yeah Sharwil you can get locally instead of bothering Oscar for it. Mine failed after something fell on top of the grafted seedling. :(

You can get whatever you want just let me know two weeks before the meeting and we'll have it for you.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: desimango on April 09, 2013, 04:10:43 PM
Behl,

Sorry, I never kept up on this thread and didn't know we were to send the money; I thought you would send me the cost and paypal address via PM. 

Sad to see this cancelled.   :'(

Appreciate all your efforts bud.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: Patrick on April 09, 2013, 06:33:13 PM
For the record $8 a scion shipped and done legally is a pretty good deal.. Even here in Florida most of the collections in Homestead will charge around $4 a piece for budwood if you collect it yourself.  If you factor in the legal paperwork and shipping, not to mention the selection of pieces suitable for grafting, that price is pretty good.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: JF on April 09, 2013, 08:47:31 PM
For the record $8 a scion shipped and done legally is a pretty good deal.. Even here in Florida most of the collections in Homestead will charge around $4 a piece for budwood if you collect it yourself.  If you factor in the legal paperwork and shipping, not to mention the selection of pieces suitable for grafting, that price is pretty good.

I totally agree! You are not going to find the selection that Oscars has at homedepot or clausens...to play you gotta pay.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: desimango on April 10, 2013, 12:13:03 AM
For the record, I'm still willing to get this going again. 
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: intel415 on April 10, 2013, 08:21:15 PM
minimum 2x per variety 16 goes right there.

we should split per variety with 2 people, i don't need a spare scion. Anyone interested?
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: reality on April 11, 2013, 10:56:05 AM
minimum 2x per variety 16 goes right there.

we should split per variety with 2 people, i don't need a spare scion. Anyone interested?

I can split some avocado scions with you.  Planning on getting Murashige and Kahaluu?
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: intel415 on April 11, 2013, 05:32:41 PM
minimum 2x per variety 16 goes right there.

we should split per variety with 2 people, i don't need a spare scion. Anyone interested?

I can split some avocado scions with you.  Planning on getting Murashige and Kahaluu?

yes sir. That's what we should have done split orders among two people.  ;)
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: othater on April 11, 2013, 09:01:49 PM
minimum 2x per variety 16 goes right there.

we should split per variety with 2 people, i don't need a spare scion. Anyone interested?

I can split some avocado scions with you.  Planning on getting Murashige and Kahaluu?

yes sir. That's what we should have done split orders among two people.  ;)

I would split too but the two I want are the same as reality and yourself. Murashige and Kahaluu.
I guess if another member is looking for the same I can split.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: fruitlovers on April 11, 2013, 09:17:27 PM
Some suggestions:
A large percentage of total costs is in shipping and ag inspection. If you can increase total number of scions then cost for everyone per scion goes down. You could also considering opting out of express mail, which is expensive and was included in the last estimate. You will probably get the package in 3 days rather than 2, but should still be fine. Personally i don't see why anyone would want to get just one scion of each? That means you need to have 100% success rate to get a take. If you get 2 scions of each at least you have a 50-50 chance of a take.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: desimango on April 12, 2013, 01:07:34 AM
I agree a single scion will likely spell doom unless in the hands of a master grafter. 
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: intel415 on April 13, 2013, 03:51:19 PM
I agree a single scion will likely spell doom unless in the hands of a master grafter.

avocados are easy to graft need not to be a master grafter. If you don't know how to do it, check out carlos videos on youtube, it helped me a lot, im new to grafting, and my grafts all took :)
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar - CANCELED
Post by: fyliu on April 14, 2013, 01:33:06 AM
I agree a single scion will likely spell doom unless in the hands of a master grafter.

avocados are easy to graft need not to be a master grafter. If you don't know how to do it, check out carlos videos on youtube, it helped me a lot, im new to grafting, and my grafts all took :)

The conditions of a scion from far away is different from what we get locally. It'll be trying to get acclimated to the dryness as well as trying to heal.

I agree avocados are not difficult. Only 2 of 3 failed for me after some bamboo trellis fell on them.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: ReneeFLL on April 14, 2013, 05:41:56 AM
Sorry, I'm afraid i can't afford 50 for 6 scions, 30 was reasonable. Anyways i rather go buy a 15 gallon cado 50 dollars.

With a single "cado" for 50.00 you only get 1 variety. With the scions you will get different varieties and not have to buy several trees which would cost way more. : )
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: intel415 on April 14, 2013, 06:18:21 PM
Sorry, I'm afraid i can't afford 50 for 6 scions, 30 was reasonable. Anyways i rather go buy a 15 gallon cado 50 dollars.

With a single "cado" for 50.00 you only get 1 variety. With the scions you will get different varieties and not have to buy several trees which would cost way more. : )

Dude, I'm willing to spend a lot on buying different trees especially 15s or above couple of hundreds not a problem for me because i think it gives a better return, money well spent there. 
 I agree with you you get different 3 varieties rather then 1, but tell me how long it takes to reach to a 15 gallon or just a regular 5gs that sell in local nurseries. Assume all of your varieties take, will they survive? and not including you have to take care of the grafts, water properly etc... can you guarantee you will get a lot of fruits from newly grafted scions compare to a 5/15 gallons? Compare all of these to a well established trees that will give you a lot of fruits in no time. 50 dollars for scions i think its not a smart choice, i rather spend it wisely. I regret i bought 5 gallons avocados i should pull the trigger on 15s or above. Now at least 2 more years i have to wait for my 5gs to get me a reasonable fruits production.

Maybe you can spend couple of hundred on all of the varieties and resale $5 per scions to us? i'm more then will buy it if 6 each (extra dollar for you) and i will pay for shipping too.  This is exactly what i wanted to do ids to split orders with someone to reduce cost for same scions. Let me know if you willing to do that. Thanks. 
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: behlgarden on April 15, 2013, 09:37:50 AM
Sorry, I'm afraid i can't afford 50 for 6 scions, 30 was reasonable. Anyways i rather go buy a 15 gallon cado 50 dollars.

With a single "cado" for 50.00 you only get 1 variety. With the scions you will get different varieties and not have to buy several trees which would cost way more. : )

Dude, I'm willing to spend a lot on buying different trees especially 15s or above couple of hundreds not a problem for me because i think it gives a better return, money well spent there. 
 I agree with you you get different 3 varieties rather then 1, but tell me how long it takes to reach to a 15 gallon or just a regular 5gs that sell in local nurseries. Assume all of your varieties take, will they survive? and not including you have to take care of the grafts, water properly etc... can you guarantee you will get a lot of fruits from newly grafted scions compare to a 5/15 gallons? Compare all of these to a well established trees that will give you a lot of fruits in no time. 50 dollars for scions i think its not a smart choice, i rather spend it wisely. I regret i bought 5 gallons avocados i should pull the trigger on 15s or above. Now at least 2 more years i have to wait for my 5gs to get me a reasonable fruits production.

Maybe you can spend couple of hundred on all of the varieties and resale $5 per scions to us? i'm more then will buy it if 6 each (extra dollar for you) and i will pay for shipping too.  This is exactly what i wanted to do ids to split orders with someone to reduce cost for same scions. Let me know if you willing to do that. Thanks.

Folks chose to graft to improve their inferior fruiting tree to a more productive tree of their choice. there should be no debate over what's cheaper and what's worth it. try and argue with someone who has a 15 x 20 yard that he should plant 5 mango trees to get 5 varities, not possible, but he can have a 5-in-1 and enjoy all of them and leave room for another fruit kind. expensive in ones eyes and ears could mean opportunity for another. so lets not debate this issue. There are people who trade scions at no charge on this board while there are folks who do this for living. So lets respect all opinions.
Title: Re: So. California Group Scion Order from Oscar
Post by: JF on April 15, 2013, 01:28:09 PM
Sorry, I'm afraid i can't afford 50 for 6 scions, 30 was reasonable. Anyways i rather go buy a 15 gallon cado 50 dollars.

With a single "cado" for 50.00 you only get 1 variety. With the scions you will get different varieties and not have to buy several trees which would cost way more. : )



Dude, I'm willing to spend a lot on buying different trees especially 15s or above couple of hundreds not a problem for me because i think it gives a better return, money well spent there. 
 I agree with you you get different 3 varieties rather then 1, but tell me how long it takes to reach to a 15 gallon or just a regular 5gs that sell in local nurseries. Assume all of your varieties take, will they survive? and not including you have to take care of the grafts, water properly etc... can you guarantee you will get a lot of fruits from newly grafted scions compare to a 5/15 gallons? Compare all of these to a well established trees that will give you a lot of fruits in no time. 50 dollars for scions i think its not a smart choice, i rather spend it wisely. I regret i bought 5 gallons avocados i should pull the trigger on 15s or above. Now at least 2 more years i have to wait for my 5gs to get me a reasonable fruits production.

Maybe you can spend couple of hundred on all of the varieties and resale $5 per scions to us? i'm more then will buy it if 6 each (extra dollar for you) and i will pay for shipping too.  This is exactly what i wanted to do ids to split orders with someone to reduce cost for same scions. Let me know if you willing to do that. Thanks.

Folks chose to graft to improve their inferior fruiting tree to a more productive tree of their choice. there should be no debate over what's cheaper and what's worth it. try and argue with someone who has a 15 x 20 yard that he should plant 5 mango trees to get 5 varities, not possible, but he can have a 5-in-1 and enjoy all of them and leave room for another fruit kind. expensive in ones eyes and ears could mean opportunity for another. so lets not debate this issue. There are people who trade scions at no charge on this board while there are folks who do this for living. So lets respect all opinions.

Agree....and people should have a more little respect for their fellow members and address them by their screen name not as DUDE.