Growing New Plants

 

These are brick raised beds in my garden. I grow vegetables here.

Plant Propagation is how we make new plants.  We can do it by planting seeds.  We can also do it by using part of a plant that is already growing.  First we will learn about planting seeds.  Then we will learn other ways to start new plants.

In nature, plants can replant themselves.  Seeds may drop on the ground and start to grow.  Sometimes people get the seeds stuck to their clothes, or animals get the seeds stuck in their fur.  The seeds may drop on the ground and start to grow.  Sometimes animals eat the seeds, when they go to the bathroom the seeds may start to grow again in a new place.

How to Grow Plants from Seeds

Before you begin, read the package.  The package will tell you if you should plant the seed outside or start it in a pot.  

It will tell you how deep to plant the seeds and when to plant the seeds.  It will tell you how long it takes to grow.

 

Seeds come in all shapes and sizes.

 

Some plants grow from seeds.  Some grow from bulbs or rhizomes.

 

These are tulip bulbs.  Look at the roots that grow out of the bulbs.

If you want to plant seeds in pots, these are the things you will need.

·        Potting soil or seed starting mix.

·        Pots, seed starting trays, or planting pellets.  You can even make your own pots.

·        Packets of seeds.

·        Some thing to scoop the soil with.

Other Ways to Start New Plants

·        You can start new plants by cutting a leaf or branch.  Put it in water until it begins to grow a root.  Then plant it in soil. Sometime you can even use part of a leaf

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Y    You can divide some plants into new plants.  The Aloe Vera is a plant you can do that with.

 

 There are lots of ways to make new plants.  Growing them can be lots of fun!