Question about Tap Roots

dante76

Active Member

• Dec 14, 2011

• #1

So i've germinated some seeds and this is the first time i've waited until the tap root full came out before i put it some soil. The tap root curls and I'm wondering if i plant the seed as intended the tap root will point up (because of the curling).

Should i worry about the tap root growing through the surface or will it curl back down as it naturally should?

 

Ledhed

Well-Known Member

• Dec 14, 2011

• #2

It will curl back down. The root(s) seek nourishment and there is none in air, therefore it will curl under to reach into the soil.

 

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watchhowIdoit

New Member

• Dec 14, 2011

• #3

Gravity ultimately will tell the root which way too go.......

 

ZipDriveX

Active Member

• Dec 14, 2011

• #4

I had one on my last grow that ended up completely upside down after I watered it (now I water before planting the seed) and it still made it's way tot he surface..... only to die a couple days later lol

 

dante76

Active Member

• Dec 14, 2011

• #5

well i usually presoak my soil and lightly compress it. poke a little hole in it and put the seed in, cover it and add a pinch more water.

hope it curls down

 

Total Head

Well-Known Member

• Dec 14, 2011

• #6

i just lay them down sideways in the hole. i don't try to position them so they point a certain way. never had a problem.