- - AGRICULTURE CORE CURRICULUM - -

(CLF6000) Advanced Core Cluster: ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE

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

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 (CLF6607) Topic: TRANSPLANTING         Time                 Year(s) 
                                           3 - 4 hours            3 / 4 
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         Topic Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, the student
                            will be able to:

         Learning Outcome #:

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

         Special Materials and Equipment: Material for transplanting,
                     soil, containers, water

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

         Evaluation: By observation and/or quiz

TOPIC PRESENTATION: TRANSPLANTING GROWING STOCK

Review: CLF6603 Soil Medium & CLF6305 Nursey Sanitation in the unit, Diseases
       and Pests of Ornamental Plants.

A. Transplanting can be done at several different growing stages of nursery 
   stock:

   1. From seedling flats to pony paks or small containers

   2. From rooted cuttings to liners or gallon cans

   3. From liners to gallon cans

   4. From gallon cans to five or fifteen gallon containers

B. Transplanting is an important part of growing nursery stock.

   1. Transplanting is a labor-intensive activity.

   2. It costs the nursery a lot of money due to high labor expenses.

   3. Speed of work, with a high plant survival rate, is important.
C. General steps in transplanting nursery stock:

   1. Carefully remove the plant (seedling, cutting, or liner) so that
       you damage as few roots as possible.

   2. Fill container about halfway full with soil.

   3. Place plant into the container.

   4. Finish filling with soil.

   5. Place plant in proper growing area and water.

   6. Clean up work area.


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         ACTIVITY: 
 
         1.  Have students transplant flats of seedlings or cuttings 
              into containers.

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         ACTIVITY: 
 
         1.  Have students transplant liners or gallon can stock into
              larger containers.

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