I looked through everything again and felt like and idiot. All my questions were already answered, I just never noticed. (sigh)

This is a question that I have doubled checked and cannot find the answer. I know that I have to have my plant tycoon closed before I open up the virtual seed tray. But, do I have to have it paused as well? I have been pausing just in case. I wanted to know if I had to keep doing that or if it was not an issue.

Thank you.
God Bless.