Quick facts
Learning objectives:
Learn how dividing plants helps them grow
Recognise root systems and how they function
Learn how to water and maintain plants after division
Science: Understand vegetative propagation and plant division
Design & Technology: Practice practical gardening skills for potting and dividing plants
PSHE: Encourage responsibility and teamwork while caring for plants
Key vocabulary
Herbs | Division | Roots | Soil | Watering | Trowel | Pot |
Introduction
Divide and pot plants several weeks before you sell or plant them out in the garden to allow them to establish new roots. Dividing chives, coriander, basil and parsley is a great fundraising activity.
Step by step
1. Choose good quality plants to divide and ensure they have lots of strong new growth
2. Take the plant out of the pot and with your hands roughly divide the plant in the middle
3. Gently begin to pull the plant apart
4. Once you have two plants look to see if you can divide the plants further into quarters
5. Using the same technique you used before divide the plants again
6. Once you have divided the plant into as many pieces as you wish, pot up each plant separately
7. Water after potting and keep the plants in a warm light place until they have established