I have a web page on what to do when the seed sprouts, but I do not include any times for each step as it appears to be dependent on each seed/each type of cross/ age of your youngest child/ phase of moon/ whether the seed sprouted on an even or odd day of the week/etc. i.e. I wonder if Nature does not plan it that way to guarantee that some survive.

Here is a link that might be useful: what to do when the seed sprouts

Thank you, Henry, for that post on growing roses from seeds. I like how you put play sand on top to indicate moisture. Using distilled water is a great idea, it's only 99 cents per gallon. My water is alkaline pH over 8, not good for roses.

Speed of seeing actual top growth from a seed with a root does depend upon many factors. I believe we should add to Henry's list whether the rose LIKES you or not. Some will explode nearly immediately while others will sit there until Hades freezes over. I agree with Henry's hypothesis. It does appear Nature builds in that variation to provide an out in case of any eventuality.

Some seeds from the same cross may begin germinating within a week or two from planting. Others from the same hip may take a year or longer. It's all engineered to provide for perpetuation of the species. What happens if they all germinate right now and are suddenly hit with a killing, unseasonal frost or a period of extreme heat and drought as we've seen this summer? At least those which lay in wait until conditions improve, stand a better chance of making it. Kim

The following was stated: " I believe we should add to Henry's list whether the rose LIKES you or not."
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H.Kuska comment: But the hybridizer can be consider the parent. Don't all children like their parents?

A "normal child" should love their parent, but "liking" a parent is a completely different animal...Kim

The seedling has just appeared above the soil. That's 7 days from planting the seed with the tiny root.

Hi rross: Great pic. it encourages me a lot. Thanks for sharing.