14-day plan
Pass RHS Level 2 in 14 days.
A focused plan covering Unit 1 (R2101–R2104), Unit 2 (R2111–R2114), exam technique and three timed mocks. Tick tasks as you go.
0 of 42 tasks complete
Plant science foundations
Unit 1R2101Confident with classification, cell structure, photosynthesis and respiration.
Transpiration, flowers & pollination
Unit 1R2101Can describe water movement and reproductive structure.
Soils & nutrition
Unit 1R2102Texture, pH, NPK roles and mulching benefits second nature.
Plant health & IPM
Unit 1R2103Identify common pests/diseases and apply IPM principles.
Food crops
Unit 1R2104Crop groups, rotation and top-fruit rootstocks all locked in.
Unit 1 mock paper
Unit 1R2101 · R2102 · R2103 · R2104First timed Unit 1 mock complete and reviewed.
Plant selection
Unit 2R2111Can justify plant choice for any given site.
Planning & planting
Unit 2R2112Can sequence a site assessment and planting procedure.
Establishment & maintenance
Unit 2R2113Pruning groups, watering and aftercare second nature.
Propagation
Unit 2R2114Confident with seed, cuttings, division, layering and grafting.
Unit 2 mock paper
Unit 2R2111 · R2112 · R2113 · R2114First timed Unit 2 mock complete and reviewed.
Exam technique day
BothR2101 · R2102 · R2103 · R2104 · R2111 · R2112 · R2113 · R2114Command words and mark-scheme thinking automatic.
Full mixed mock
BothR2101 · R2102 · R2103 · R2104 · R2111 · R2112 · R2113 · R2114Sit a full mixed paper under exam conditions.
Final consolidation
BothR2101 · R2102 · R2103 · R2104 · R2111 · R2112 · R2113 · R2114Calm, rested, key facts on the tip of the tongue.
Examiner command-word cheatsheet
- State
- Give a brief, factual answer. No reasoning.
- List
- A short series of items. No explanation.
- Describe
- Say what something is or how it happens. Detail, not reasons.
- Explain
- Give reasons — use "because", "so that", "therefore".
- Compare
- Cover both items together — use "whereas", "in contrast", "both".