Sowing And Growing Techniques

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
J/615/8823
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about indoor and outdoor sowing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Outline the requirements for the successful germination of seeds in indoor sowing.

  • 1.2

    Describe effective techniques used in indoor sowing.

  • 1.3

    Outline key outdoor sowing tools and equipment and their uses.

  • 1.4

    Give reasons why it is important to prepare the ground before outdoor sowing.

  • 1.5

    Give reasons why it is important to use different holes/drills to receive different types of seed when sowing outdoors.

2

Be able to sow seeds indoors.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Select and use an appropriate growing medium for given seeds. 

  • 2.2

    Take precautions against extremes in temperature.

  • 2.3

    Sow different seeds taking account of: seed size, spacing, depth of sowing, covering medium. 

3

Know about looking after and transplanting seedlings/plants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Identify ways to avoid ‘damping off’.

  • 3.2

    Outline the different stages of seedling development.

  • 3.3

    Outline key tools and equipment and their uses in transplanting seeds.

  • 3.4

    State effects of different ‘growing on’ conditions.

4

Know about the process of ‘hardening off’ and ‘planting out’. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    State why it is important to ‘harden off’ seedlings/plants and ways to achieve this.

  • 4.2

    Outline ‘planting out’ requirements for different seedlings/plants.

5

Be able to harden off and plant out plants/seedlings.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Use appropriate tools and techniques to harden off and plant out different plants/seedlings in line with each plant’s specific requirements