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From: rockefeller@wagon.DEC
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Subject: Question about growing avocado trees
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Date: Wed, 27-Jun-84 13:20:26 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jun 27 13:20:26 1984
Date-Received: Sat, 30-Jun-84 03:50:28 EDT
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I tried rooting an avocado seed a few months ago, and just when I had 
given up hope, it sprouted.  It seemed to take forever, but now (I 
guess) it's doing fine.  The little tree is about ten inches high, and
it has a cluster of leaves at the top.  I have it in a six-inch pot,
on a table on my porch where it gets morning sun. 

My question is, what special care does an avocado tree require?  I've 
heard that they can become tall and spindly; can that be prevented?  
How often should it be fed?  Any information will be greatly
appreciated. 

			Linda Rockefeller
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