Plant Growth

The most important part of a plant for growth is the root. For best plant growth, the roots need soil that is firm, warm, moist, ventilated and fed with nutrients.

A germinating seed first grows a root down into the soil, then produces more roots. This takes place before we see any growth above the soil surface.

If a part of the plant is cut off from the root, it will soon die or maybe sprout another root into soil before it begins to grow again.

So, do you agree that the root is the most important part for plant growth?

Thus, it is important to use top quality soil and keep it in good condition for the duration of the life of the plants.

5 key points about plant roots:

• Roots absorb food from the soil for the plants
• Roots absorb water from the soil for the plants
• Roots hold plants firmly in place
• Some roots store food for the future use of the plant
• Some roots produce new plants

Roots can penetrate several feet into the soil so the deeper the layer of topsoil the better for plants. Also, they penetrate throughout the soil in every direction. So to make it easy for the plant to grow roots, the soil should not be hard, but well dug and pulverized.

For the best condition of soil to assist with plant growth aim for a firm soil so that the plant can hold it self firmly in place. A moist soil so that the plant can absorb this moisture, but not so moist that the roots cannot get any air. Add plant food to the soil. Warm soil stimulates plant growth too so consider the location of your planting area.