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Propagation/Greenhouse Management

Unit 1.3 | Part 1 – 131

DEMONSTRATION OUTLINE

A. Transplanting and Pricking Out Techniques (see Appendix 9)

1. Review/discuss environmental conditions appropriate to plant handling


2. Discuss and demonstrate stages of plant development appropriate for pricking out


3. Discuss and demonstrate plant root systems appropriate for pricking out


4. Discuss and demonstrate the significance of seedling density relative to timing of
   pricking out


5. Discuss and demonstrate proper/gentle handling techniques when dealing with young/
   easily injured seedlings


6. Discuss and demonstrate techniques for watering-in transplants


7. Discuss labeling and record keeping and their importance in maintaining variety
   distinction, trouble shooting, and future crop planning (see Appendix 11)


8. Discuss considerations for post-transplant care

Instructor’s Demonstration 4 Outline