Is it 'Sod's Law' or am I just unlucky?

[Kathie]

Why is it that when I divide a plant that someone wants I always end up with mine being dead or doesn't thrive aswell and the other half does. Perhaps I give the 'better-healthy' half away!!! (Hope I have posted this in the right section)

[bubblewrap]

My carrots are non too good in the next allotment very good My Japanese onions very good next allotment very poor our onions were only 10 yards apart & we bought our sets from the same place!!

[Palustris]

It happens to us all, except those who do not share their plants of course!

[rustylady]

I think it is Sods Law - what I tend to do now is divide plants, put the divisions into pots and see how they go. Same with cuttings - that way if my original starts looking poorly I usually have some backup.

[Kathie]

Will take up your idea--Silly me never thought of that.I will be sure to keep the 'best' of them-Thanks for your reply