Question 1

What is Armadillo Acres™?

Accepted Answer

Armadillo Acres™ is the branded nursery line of Thomas Becnel Farms, which has been family-run for six generations and specializes in high-quality nursery stock rooted in a deep agricultural legacy.

Question 2

What types of plants and trees do you grow?

Accepted Answer

Armadillo Acres™ offers a diverse catalog of plants:
 • Bamboo varieties including Multiplexes, Bambusa Textilis, Oldhamii, Textilis Gracilis, and Malingensis—all grown in containers.
 • Avocado trees, featuring classic varieties like Joey, Lila, Don Juan, Brazos Belle, and the newly introduced Torres™ brand.
 • A wide range of edible fruit trees and bushes, such as blackberries, blueberries, elderberries, pomegranates, persimmons, figs, olives, and more—including their Sweet Victory™ berries.

Question 3

Where is Armadillo Acres™ located?

Accepted Answer

They operate in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, serving mainly the wholesale market throughout the region.

Question 4

What is the history behind this brand?

Accepted Answer

Armadillo Acres™ was envisioned by Katie Becnel Traut as a way to diversify and distinguish the longstanding Thomas Becnel Farms nursery business. From its origins in mule-driven plowing to modern smart-farming methods, the family’s devotion to growing exceptional nursery plants remains at its core.

Question 5

Can you tell me more about your avocado varieties?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Armadillo Acres™ features several signature avocado trees:
 • Joey
 • Lila
 • Don Juan
 • Brazos Belle
 • Torres™ (a new addition to their avocultural line)

Question 6

What edible fruits are available?

Accepted Answer

They cultivate and wholesale a wide array of edible plants, including:
 • Blackberries
 • Blueberries
 • Elderberries
 • Figs
 • Goji berries
 • Loquats
 • Mulberries
 • Olives
 • Persimmons
 • Pomegranates
 • Plus their proprietary Sweet Victory™ berries

Question 7

How can I inquire or place a wholesale order?

Accepted Answer

You can reach out to them directly via the contact form on their site, providing your name, email, and inquiry details. Alternatively, they can be contacted by phone or email.

Question 8

What are your contact details?

Accepted Answer

• Phone: 504‑919‑9266
 • Email: thomasbecnelfarms@gmail.com(mailto:thomasbecnelfarms@gmail.com)
 • Location: Belle Chasse, LA

Question 9

What credentials or associations do you hold?

Accepted Answer

Their site highlights identity cues such as:
 • Family-owned business
 • Wholesale grower
 • Locally grown, based in Louisiana
No official certifications or trade association memberships were specificially mentioned.

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