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seeds Paper Towel Germination - Root or Stem First?

When using the paper towel method for germinating seeds, is that small shoot that emerges from the seed case first the root or the stem?? Naturally I'm asking so I don't plant the seed upside down!

Thanks,
Big Mike
 
The first root you see is known as the radicle. The cotyledons will still be tucked into the seed.

So, plant the white dangly thing in the dirt with the seed facing up and you're good to go.
 
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