Plants need water, sunlight, and minerals from soil to grow healthily. Water helps seeds germinate and plants grow, while sunlight provides warmth and light for photosynthesis to produce food. Minerals absorbed from the soil through roots allow plants to grow strong and produce the end result of a healthy, fully-grown plant.

1. Growing Plants What do they need to grow ?

2. Plants need water Water helps the seed germinate The plant grows • • • • • • • • •

3. Plants need the sun The sun gives the plant warmth The sun gives the plant light to help it make food

4. The plant needs minerals The plant gets minerals from the soil to make it grow strong and healthy

5. The end result