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(CLF6000) Advanced Core Cluster: ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE

 (CLF6600) Unit Title: GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE OF NURSERY STOCK

         UNIT DIRECTORY:

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          Code    Topic Title                          Hours    Year(s)
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         (CLF6601) Horticulture Structures                1       3 / 4 

         (CLF6602) Sterilization & Sanitation             1       3 / 4

         (CLF6603) Mixing Growing Media                 1 - 2     3 / 4 

         (CLF6604) Planting of Seeds                    3 - 4     3 / 4

         (CLF6605) Watering Nursery Stock                 2       3 / 4

         (CFL6606) Tool & Equipment Identification        2       3 / 4

         (CFL6607) Transplanting Growing Stock          3 - 4     3 / 4

         (CFL6608) Irrigation Systems                   1 - 2     3 / 4

         (CFL6649) Unit Exam                              1       3 / 4

                                    TOTAL TIME FOR UNIT = 14
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UNIT GOAL: Students will demonstrate necessary skills in the care and maintenance of 
nursery stock and nursery facilities.
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UNIT OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Prepare (mix) a growing medium for container plants.

2. Plant a variety of flats, using seeds of various bedding plants.

3. Propagate and prepare bedding foliage and/or container plants for sale
   (or show), according to a prearranged time schedule.

4. Demonstrate the ability to properly and quickly transplant growing stock 
   from one container to another.

5. Demonstrate the proper techniques for watering nursery stock.

6. Identify, use, and properly maintain the principal tools, equipment,
   containers, and materials used in the growing of nursery stock.

7. Demonstrate and discuss the common types of irrigation systems for 
   nursery stock (i.e., drip, mist, sprinkler, and hand).

8. Identify and explain the use of various types of horticulture structures 
   (e.g., head house, shade house, greenhouse).

9. Explain the importance of sterilization and sanitation in nursery stock
   production.

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REFERENCES:

Baker, Kenneth F. (Ed.). (1957). THE UC SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING HEALTHY
 CONTAINER-GROWN PLANTS. University of California, Division of 
 Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Experiment Station--Extension Service,
  Manual 23.(out-of-print)

Ball, Vic (Ed.). (1985). BALL RED BOOK (14th ed.). Reston, VA: Reston 
 Publishing Company.

Hartmann, Hudson T., & Kester, Dale E. (1983). PLANT PROPAGATION: 
 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (4th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Ingels, J. (1985). ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE: PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES.
 Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers.

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RESOURCES:

CATA Curricular Code, Ornamental Horticulture. Available from:
 CATA Executive Director, 1100 N Street, 1-D, Sacramento, CA 95814
 (916) 443-2282










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