Growing Kumara!

 This term as part of our learning about recycling and caring for the environment, Room 8 decided to ty and grow kumara plants from an actual kumara.

We secured the kumara in place with tooth picks then left it in water. It was so exciting to see the roots begin to grow then watch the leaves sprout from the top.

This week we did a bit of research to find out how to plant them in the garden. Because the roots were so fully formed, we were able to gently pull off the new plants and plant them directly into the soil.

We are excited to see what happens next and we are crossing our fingers that the new plants keep growing.

Watch this space!