Buckwheat Experiment Analysis

In the end, as I guessed the seeds that were buried under the soil did the best. Although it took them an extra day or so to sprout above the surface, they were by far the healthiest sprouts out of the bunch. The seeds that were placed in the dirt that was tilled a bit were middle of the pack, Some were fine while others' roots went above soil, giving them a harder time. Finally, the seeds that were pressed directly into the soil did the worst. When they began to sprout the roots stayed above the soil, and in some cases went over an inch without dropping down into the soil. This made the sprouts lean over quite significantly, and definitely harmed them, most likely by drying them out and not having a strong base. I'm glad I did this experiment, because now I finally know that when I plant my buckwheat in a month or so, They should be buried at least a good centimeter below the surface when spreading seed.