Nature Example
The Broad Bean
A large, kidney-shaped seed that you can eat!
Its job is to:
Grow into a tall bean plant that makes lots of yummy bean pods.
💡 Fun Facts
- When a bean seed starts to grow (germinate), the first thing to come out is a root, which grows downwards to find water.
- The seed itself splits in two, and these first two 'leaves' (called cotyledons) are full of food to help the shoot grow upwards.
- Broad beans are tough! You can plant them in winter when it's cold, and they will be ready to give you beans in the spring.