Cultivating Herbs

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
H/615/8795
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Know how herbs are used. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Outline the main uses of herbs.

  • 1.2

    Outline the different uses of plants from the following families

    • onion
    • mint
    • thyme or sage.
2. — Know the factors to consider in selecting herbs for particular sites. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Outline the different factors to consider when selecting herbs for particular sites.

  • 2.2

    Describe the characteristics of different herbs and the growing conditions needed for them to thrive.

3. — Be able to cultivate herbs. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Select and prepare the appropriate growing conditions for a member of the

    • onion family (from seeds or bulbs)
    • mint family (from seeds or cuttings)
    • thyme or sage family (from seeds or cuttings). 
  • 3.2

    Use appropriate procedures to cultivate a member of the

    • onion family (from seeds or bulbs)
    • mint family (from seeds or cuttings)
    • thyme or sage family (from seeds or cuttings).