A diagrammatic representation of germination (Photo Credit rating: Designua/ Shutterstock) Once the root, the hypocotyl along with the epicotyl grow upwards and sort the plant’s stem; the epicotyl types the very first leaves. If the epicotyl emerges, the stem has attained above the ground, plus the leaves start to grow. https://www.pentaverge.com/wall/blogs/29738/Germination-of-Seeds-A-Comprehensive-Guide