Plant Growth Stages

Plant Growth Stages

Flowers start to bud from the stem.

Leaves grow from the stem, roots grow longer and thicker.

The stem starts to grow out of the ground.

Roots start to sprout when we add water.

The seed is planted in the ground.

Leaves

Leaves make the food for the plant. They can be different shapes depending on the type of plant.

Type 3

Type 1

Type 2

Type 4

Heart-shaped with a toothed edge

Needle-shaped with a smooth edge

Oval with a smooth edge

Round with a smooth edge

Seeds and the time of year

Seeds are planted in the soil where the roots start to grow and they fix the plant in the soil. Seeds are planted at different times in the year depending on the nutrients and conditions they need.

Flax

Poppy

Carnation

SEASON

Sunflower

Winter

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Different types of roots

Other vegetables like onions, have hairy roots that go below the ground.

Some plants such as carrots, have big thick roots that are grown above the ground.

The final stage

All plants grow to be beautiful. They vary in size, colour, shape and texture. All plants need air, water, minerals and sunlight. It is our responsibility to look after plants and give them everything they need to grow and flourish.

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I got some roots

The roots fix the plants in the soil. The roots absorb water and minerals from the soil.

The roots of the plant grow in the ground

• Thick roots
• Hairy roots