Propagation/Greenhouse Management
28 | Unit 1.3
DEMONSTRATION OUTLINE
A. Transplanting and Pricking Out
Techniques (see appendix 8)
- Review/discuss environmental conditions appropriate to plant handling
- Discuss and demonstrate stages of plant development appropriate for pricking out
- Discuss and demonstrate plant root systems appropriate for pricking out
- Discuss and demonstrate the significance of seedling density relative to timing of pricking out
- Discuss and demonstrate proper/gentle handling techniques when dealing with young/easily injured
seedlings - Discuss and demonstrate techniques for watering-in transplants
- Discuss labeling and record keeping and their importance in maintaining variety distinction, trouble
shooting, and future crop planning (see appendix 10) - Discuss considerations for post-transplant care
Instructor’s Demonstration 4 Outline