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Seeds - Pointy Side Down
When planting seeds, it is best for the pointy end of the seed to be pointed downward. This way the new root will grow straight down with no wasted energy. On the bean you will notice that it is slightly curved and in the center of the curve is a little mark, and that also should be what is pointed down.
This is not always necessary but it is less trouble and requires less energy for the root and stem if it does not have to change direction and figure out which way is up and which way is down, nor will it decrease the vigor stored in the seed, this way.
Tubers Pointy Side Up
For tubers, generally, you want to look for the point and then on the other end should either be roots or the remnants of them, or a scar or flat area. The flat side goes down, and the point goes up instead of the opposite for seeds. For a potato, you usually cut them into pieces so that you have an “eye” on each (at least 3 to 4”) piece. Plant the eye facing up. If you are planting small (2”) seed potatoes, you can plant them whole without cutting, and again, the eye should be pointed up. First, you just cover them, and then once leaves appear then you keep covering them with dirt. See more instructions for them.
Rhizomes, such as Iris, you will plant right at the top of the soil level with a bit of the top showing - do not bury completely.
