A diagrammatic illustration of germination (Photograph Credit: Designua/ Shutterstock) Following the root, the hypocotyl plus the epicotyl grow upwards and form the plant’s stem; the epicotyl kinds the 1st leaves. If the epicotyl emerges, the stem has reached higher than the ground, and the leaves start to grow. H2o: Water https://www.odeh.ps/wall/blogs/4770/Grow-Your-Own-Plant-Kit-A-Comprehensive-Guide