I think you are fine. If you already own the avocado, this is the quickest way to determine if it has gone bad. My avocado is just growing in a glass of water at this time so the cloud-like puss is still totally intact. It has the consistency of ultra-soft cottage-cheese, smushing in my fingers as effortlessly as whipped cream would. I've read conflicting advice on reddit saying it's Mycorrhiza and fine to leave it, others say to remove it. If the seed sponge is less than 1/2 inch below the label, push it down inside the grow basket to expose pod to more air, which usually kills it. Categories: Indoor Gardening Tips Tags: tips , Seed Pod Kit , White , Fuzz , Mold , Fungi Beneficial , Fuzzy , Grow Sponge , Common questions & Symbiotic Relationship A ripe Hass avocado's skin is a very dark shade of green, purple or even black. If the flesh is black or brown, the avocado should not be eaten. Because starting seeds indoors is so popular, many people become frustrated if they run into problems. They are healthy looking plants after about 6 months. I've been sprouting an avocado seed in a jam jar for maybe a little over 6 months now, does anyone know what those white spots on the roots are? Avocado contains a toxin called Persin, but despite the rumors, avocado is not poisonous to dogs, nor likely to cats. The spores quickly grow on the plant leaves and stems to form a white fuzz that’s also called powdery mildew. Cut the avocado open. While dogs and cats are not affected by Persin, avocado poisoning can be deadly to birds and large animals (such as cattle). As the avocado ripens, the fruit softens and turns darker in color. 10 votes, 12 comments. The flesh should be a light green colour. A place for the best guides, pictures, and discussions of all things related to … White Root Rot Disease. Re: Fungus-like stuff on avocado root Wed Dec 02, 2015 4:09 pm Yes, you're probably right...it's just really buggin' me because the stuff is getting from the root onto the avocado pit itself and my other avocado roots I'm growing are a couple weeks older and … Fortunately, this serious problem is not as common as other fungal diseases. Also known as drupes, stone fruits tend to have thin skins that may be fuzzy or smooth. White root rot is a dangerous fungal disease that can kill plants quickly with little warning. I have those white things on my avocado roots as well but haven't had any problems with my plants at all. Is it possible to predict the pit size of an avocado just by looking at it? If there is some minor bruising in the form of small, isolated areas of brown discolouration, the avocado is okay to eat. I've planted them in pots, replanted them in bigger pots, etc. This white fuzzy mold can affect indoor and outdoor plants, especially when growing conditions are warm, damp, and humid. – Fatmajk Oct 7 '19 at 8:38 Yes—if you are knowledgeable about avocado varieties. The pit is actually a large seed, and stone fruits can be either clingstone or freestone depending on how easily the flesh pulls away from the seed. When selecting a Hass avocado, check the … When taking the plant out of the cup to inspect it, the fluff came off on my fingers when brushing up against it. The relationship of avocado flesh to pit is largely determined by the variety of the avocado. Stone fruits get their name from the pit or "stone" in their center that is encased in a fleshy outer area. Only certain species are poisoned by Persin. 3.1m members in the gardening community. White mold on plants looks like a fuzzy substance that is the result of fungus spores. Not only is it enjoyable, but economical as well. Before a Hass avocado is ripe, it is firm to the touch and its skin is green. Many people enjoy starting their own seeds.