A diagrammatic representation of germination (Picture Credit history: Designua/ Shutterstock) After the root, the hypocotyl along with the epicotyl grow upwards and type the plant’s stem; the epicotyl types the 1st leaves. If the epicotyl emerges, the stem has achieved above the ground, and also the leaves start to grow. https://www.transplant-doctors.com/wall/blogs/6410/Seed-Germination-Process-A-Step-by-Step-Guide-to-Growing