Teaching Organic Farming and Gardening

(Michael S) #1

Managing Weeds


24 | Unit 1.10


deMOnstratiOn OUtLine


A. Review the Identification Process



  1. Ask student to share the name of the plant and the identifying characteristics

  2. Identification is confirmed with other students and instructor

  3. Instructor reviews identifying characteristics, if necessary


B. Ask Students to Share Additional Cultural Information



  1. Where weed was found/habitat

  2. Genus and species of weed

  3. Life habit classification of weed

  4. Soil physical or chemical properties as indicated by presence of particular weed species

  5. Reproductive strategy and dispersal of weed

  6. Cultural controls for organic systems


C. Instructor Shares His or Her Experience in Managing the Weed Species Identified


Instructor’s Demonstration 3 Outline
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