Avocado Seed Without Roots: Nutrient Source & Viability

Original: 5-month avocado seed split, growing twig from top, no roots! Lumpy things at base. Suspended in water with toothpicks 5 months. Other seed rooted, planted, 12" tall with thick leaves. Why struggling?

Follow-up 1: How does it grow without roots? First crack took ~month vs. 2 weeks for other. Fruiting chances for either? Seeds from grocery store avocados. Other kept as houseplant, zone 7-8. Growing for joy.

Expert Advice

Not all seeds produce healthy growth—many don't germinate. This looks weak but could pull through with time. Wait longer, but likely deficient from start.

Initially grows from seed membrane nutrients without roots, but needs taproot soon. Discard and start new.