Well KanMan you tried to tell them. You are right of course and this is one thing all the experts agree on. But then again they are right too. The plant does know what to do and nature will survive so everyone is right. The logic behind rooting the seeds between moist paper towels until the taproots are 1 ?? 2 inches long then planting them with the taproot down 1? below ground level

Peace all.......every one is right on this one.

To strive to grow the most stress free plant is everyone??s goal. A stress free environment is the perfect condition for this plant to grow in. So why not start out the seedling with the most stress free conditions and put the taproot down. Give it some quality light, watch the temperature, humidity and plenty of fresh air is a good stress free environment....right?

Throw in some nutrients, time?..lots of patience and you get quality and quantity to enjoy.

Give a seed a chance?.will ya? haha