Sowing and Growing Techniques

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
A/504/9314
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about indoor sowing techniques.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Outline the requirements for the successful germination of seeds.
  • 1.2
    Use an appropriate growing medium for given seeds.
  • 1.3
    Sow seeds.
  • 1.4
    Make precautions against extremes in temperature.
2

Know about outdoor sowing techniques.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify equipment required for outdoor sowing.
  • 2.2
    State the need to prepare the ground.
  • 2.3
    State the need to make sure of suitable holes/drills to receive given types of seed.
3

Know how to look after and transplant seedlings/plants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify the cause of "damping off".
  • 3.2
    Outline stages of seedling development.
  • 3.3
    State the purpose of equipment used to transplant seeds.
  • 3.4
    Use equipment to transplant seeds.
  • 3.5
    Describe the effects of "growing on" conditions.
4

Know about specific growing techniques.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify the reasons for "hardening off" and "planting out".
  • 4.2
    Demonstrate different methods.
  • 4.3
    Explain specific "planting out" requirements.
  • 4.4
    Demonstrate "planting out" skills.