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My roots are growing from all sides, including the roots wrapping around to the top. I left town, they where in a napkin. What may I do to help them grow, or did I mess up? Both sides are growing around to the top.

For now I’ll keep them in napkins. I know its wrong, but I don't know what to do and they have been alive while growing in the napkins.enter image description here!!enter image description hereenter image description hereenter image description hereenter image description here

Destiny Kulak
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  • Please take the [tour] and browse through the [help]: all questions *and answers* should be posted here. **Do not post your personal data, including your e-mail here.** That said, you should use the [edit] function and add a photo. – Stephie Oct 11 '21 at 05:08

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You're probably fine. If you post a picture (I don't remember how much reputation one needs to post pictures, so apologies) but if the roots are healthy and they don't extend past 4-5 inches, it won't be an issue when it comes to transplanting them to a pot of soil. Tangled roots can become a problem if several plants are tangled together or are bunched up. A young tree can over come quite a lot, follow advice for a proper seedling care and you shouldn't expect problems.

You asked 'how do I undo this' - if you're trying to do something ornamental with the roots, I can't help. If you're trying to have a bit of fun growing an avocado, then you should keep going! Plant the seed with the top-of-the-egg side up (or if it's not shaped like that, the end where the root doesn't exit the pit) in soil a little further than trusted advice would suggest. This depends on the seed size, maybe 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) below the top of the soil and be patient!

Throsby
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