Pinkerton Avocado growing in Homestead. Pleasant surprise

[CTMIAMI]

i was not expecting the Pinkerton to do so well. I wonder if anyone is growing it in South Florida

http://www.myavocadotrees.com/pinkerton-avocado.html

[Samu]

Carlos,
I noticed you you top worked this variety in Jan 2013, picked your first fruit last October and now already flowering again?
Congratulations, great news!

[CTMIAMI]

This tree shows a lot of promise for Florida
 
Check this video

https://youtu.be/nFTi-Gy8qmg

More on my web pages http://www.myavocadotrees.com/pinkerton-avocado.html

[socal10b]

Congrats Carlos, finally you found something worked in FL, it looks like Pinkerton produces a lot of fruits. I'm adding this variety to my trees too.

Thanks for sharing.

[Cookie Monster]

I have one that I got as a 1 gallon in 2007. It's grown incredibly slowly, but it produces very heavy crops on a yearly basis. Last year we got well over 50 on a tree that barely makes it to my chest. We never really got to try the fruit yet, because it's in a public location, and everyone steals the fruit while still green. I too think it has promise.

[JF]

This tree shows a lot of promise for Florida
 
https://youtu.be/nFTi-Gy8qmg

More on my web pages http://www.myavocadotrees.com/pinkerton-avocado.html

Congratulations Carlos
Your tree in La Habra is little later than yours but it's just beginning to set fruits. I had a nice crop this year, 40 avocados, and it's flowering in the South side of the tree while holding fruits. Size range from 10-14 oz.

[CTMIAMI]

JF that is about the same size they grow here 10-14 oz I was hoping to get bigger fruit this year.

[Barnacle1982]

Do you have any experience with the Marcus Pumpkin? Is it worth having in backyard?

Thanks

[TRI433]

I am avoiding avocados and planting alternatives.  It is too risky to plant avocados with the Laurel Wilt threat.

[CTMIAMI]

Do you have any experience with the Marcus Pumpkin? Is it worth having in backyard?

Thanks

I do not particularly like Marcus P, I think there are better tasting varieties with same maturity season.

[From the sea]

Thank you Carlos, looks like a tree worth having. Now just to find the room... 

[franciscu]

Do you have any experience with the Marcus Pumpkin? Is it worth having in backyard?

Thanks

For what it's worth, I had a Marcus Pumpkin for many years and finally got rid of it. The fruit from my tree had that "watery" quality a lot of folks don't care for. Also, it's a HUGE fruit. Too much to eat. I prefer smaller avocados with creasmier, tastier flavor.

[Mark in Texas]

Nice job Carlos on the tree and video, and congrats!  Man, what a load of fruit.  Like I said over the phone Pinkerton has Rincon as a parent (a variety I tried to graft but failed) which likes heat and is a small tree.  It's a seedling of Hass X Rincon.   In 2007, Colin Campbell, an avocado expert from Australia spoke highly of Pinkerton, one point he made was: "The best selection for the subtropics and warm temperate zones would be Pinkerton, Rincon, and Wurtz.

Can't wait to hear a taste test. 

Regards,
Mark

[ScottR]

Congrats Carlos, on your beautiful Pinkerton tree man that guy is loaded with fruit.

[Mark in Texas]

Congrats Carlos, on your beautiful Pinkerton tree man that guy is loaded with fruit.

You have mail!

[edzone9]

Great News ! ,

This is the description on the PI Website :
'PINKERTON' was a patented California variety which enjoyed limited success in Florida. Its’ small size and unproductive nature made it unpopular with both growers and packers. Available through special order only. Minimum of 100.

[CTMIAMI]

Great News ! ,

This is the description on the PI Website :
'PINKERTON' was a patented California variety which enjoyed limited success in Florida. Its’ small size and unproductive nature made it unpopular with both growers and packers. Available through special order only. Minimum of 100.

I dont believe what is transmitted by word of mouth that then becomes a fact. My favorite Saint is St. Thomas "see it to believe it" That is why I record it all and place it in a place  where every one can see. Then people can make a desition based on some factual information

[fruitlovers]

I remember eating Pinkertons in California. Was kind of rare, but our local co-op got them once in a while. They were great tasting! Glad to hear it does well in California. Might try it here if i can get a start.

[CTMIAMI]

I remember eating Pinkertons in California. Was kind of rare, but our local co-op got them once in a while. They were great tasting! Glad to hear it does well in California. Might try it here if i can get a start.

Is doing well in Homestead, FL so It should do well in Hawaii

[fruitlovers]

I remember eating Pinkertons in California. Was kind of rare, but our local co-op got them once in a while. They were great tasting! Glad to hear it does well in California. Might try it here if i can get a start.

Is doing well in Homestead, FL so It should do well in Haeaii

Yeah, thanks. That's a pleasant surprise. I haven't eaten a Pinkerton in over 30 years, but still remember they were excellent avocados and good sized.

[fisherking73]

Thank you for sharing!!!  Learn more everyday on here.  What is the expected mature growth height of a pinkerton?

[BMc]

It's great. Seems to like flatter and wetter positions than others and is even productive in a fair bit of shade.

I thought the main reason it isn't a commercial success is that it doesn't ripen evenly, but bottom to top over a few days?

[BMc]

Nice job Carlos on the tree and video, and congrats!  Man, what a load of fruit.  Like I said over the phone Pinkerton has Rincon as a parent (a variety I tried to graft but failed) which likes heat and is a small tree.  It's a seedling of Hass X Rincon.   In 2007, Colin Campbell, an avocado expert from Australia spoke highly of Pinkerton, one point he made was: "The best selection for the subtropics and warm temperate zones would be Pinkerton, Rincon, and Wurtz.

Can't wait to hear a taste test. 

Regards,
Mark

Aren't Rincon and Hass both A types?

[Mark in Texas]

Aren't Rincon and Hass both A types?

Yep, doesn't matter as there is considerable overlap during certain times of the day for all B and A's.  For example, I have a Sharwil that is flowering very heavy and at certain times of the day it has both A and B flowers.   Hoo nose, maybe someone hand pollinated them.

First up, Pinkerton ditty by Julie Frink and Dave Spellman.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXpH5Kpzxy8 

I thought the main reason it isn't a commercial success is that it doesn't ripen evenly, but bottom to top over a few days?

Main reason is its long neck which makes packing difficult unlike everyone's Fair Haired child - Hass.  But yes, it does have a reputation whereby the neck ripens first. I've mail ordered them and found that to be true.  I just cut off the neck and eat it first leaving the fat part to ripen a few more days.

Mark

Thought for the day, "if someone writes it on the internet and someone repeats it....it must be true."  Just ask "Dr." Mercola. 

[CTMIAMI]

Pinkerton moving right along no fruit drop.