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Growing avocados: Part 5

Avocado trees bought from a reputable nursery should already have been hardened off. Plant them as soon as possible; if kept too long, they may become root-bound or suffer from nutrient deficiencies.

Support the young trees with sturdy props after planting. Make sure the stems are whitewashed, and remove the nursery tags and surplus graft strips after

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