GMSgrowsanswered grow question 4 years ago When the root pops from the seed it pops from the point end. It comes out and literally does a u turn and grows downwards while the plant heads up and pulls the seed head off as it rises to the surface. ALWAYS pointy end up or your plants has to twist to start rising. This is why so many fail when they just plant a seed without making sure the pointy end is upwards. Cheers