Avocado nurseries growing up to 200,000 trees a year as popularity surges

August 9, 2018

Jen Scoular of New Zealand Avocados says nurseries are rushed off their feet providing saplings. (Source: Other)

New Zealand's avocado nurseries are rushed off their feet, with the demand for trees rising dramatically in recent years, the industry body says.

Jen Scoular of New Zealand Avocado, speaking this morning to TVNZ 1's Breakfast, said there are five nurseries in New Zealand and all are very busy.

The crop has seen a surge of popularity for orchardists, with the nurseries now providing up to 200,000 tree per year - up from 30,000 five years ago.

The popularity may have something to do with recent price increases due to shortages.

New Zealand is not the ideal climate for avocados, Ms Scoular said, but it can be - and is - done by many.

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