Question

avocado.roots   I'm growing an avocado from the pit. I put the pit in a glass of water and when the roots started to come out they got covered in little white shiny bumps that look like "bubbles" (I attached a picture).
My first plant didn't have them... This one did from the start. But a few days ago they spread to the newest plant in the next glass and that's when I thought it might be a parasite or some sort of disease. What is it and what can I do about it?
Thank you.

Answer
Hi Lily,

Those are nodules. They are not parasitic nor a disease. I do not know why they form on some roots but not on others, although I do suspect it may be related to water quality. But I do know they are harmless and can be ignored.

It looks like you have enough root development to go ahead and transfer your Avocado to a small pot filled with a peat-based potting mix. Rinse the roots gently with clear water before moving it into soil.

Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any additional questions.

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