Frequently Asked Questions
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Armadillo Acresâ„¢ 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.
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Armadillo Acresâ„¢ 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 Torresâ„¢ 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.
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They operate in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, serving mainly the wholesale market throughout the region.
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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.
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Yes! Armadillo Acresâ„¢ features several signature avocado trees:
Joey
Lila
Don Juan
Brazos Belle
Torresâ„¢ (a new addition to their avocultural line)
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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 Victoryâ„¢ berries
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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.
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Phone: 504‑919‑9266
Email: thomasbecnelfarms@gmail.com
Location: Belle Chasse, LA
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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.
