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(CLF600) Advanced Core Cluster: ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE

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

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 (CLF6649) Topic: UNIT EXAM              Time              Year(s) 
                                            1 hour              3 / 4 
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1. Draw an example and label each of these different greenhouses

           Even Span 
           Uneven Span 
           Ridge-and-Furrow 

2. Explain the purpose of each of the following:

           Shadehouse 
           Greenhouse 
           Headhouse

3. What are two factors to consider when selecting soil material for use 
   as a soil medium?

4. A growing medium should _______________________________________________.

5. Describe how to make a soil mix.

6. Explain how to plant a flat of seeds.

7. Describe the following types of watering systems:

           Sprinkler
           Hand Watering
           Drip

8. How ofen you water plants depends on ___________________ (list three 
   different factors).

9. Explain how to transplant from a liner into a gallon can.

10. List 4 things you can do to sanitize a nursery.

11. Identify the following tools: [Instructor chooses tools to identify.]



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