Alex The one I have had that the roots went up died Byron ---------- From: EcuaOrq2@aol.com To: Tomato@GlobalGarden.com Subject: Re: [tomato] seed start Date: Sunday, March 14, 1999 7:53 PM I never worry about it. Gravity causes roots to grow down, shoots up. If they come out "up-side-down", they will correct themselves. I plant the seed about 1/4" deep, so that if the root emerges at the top, it won't be out in the air before it has had a chance to bend down. Alex