The Seasons in Horticulture

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
Y/615/8826
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about the changing seasons.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe the key features of each of the four seasons, including weather patterns.

  • 1.2

    Give reasons why it is important to take account of the seasons in horticulture.

2

Know the effect of the seasons on plant life.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe the effect of the different seasons on plant growth.

3

Be able to use knowledge of seasonality to plan a garden.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Identify plants for a garden to create a display across seasons, stating flowering periods or periods where foliage is particularly notable.

  • 3.2

    Select vegetables to optimise cropping through the calendar year, identifying sowing/planting and cropping times.

4

Know about garden maintenance in relation to seasonal variation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Describe garden maintenance tasks required in each of the four seasons, including key requirements for different types of plant.