Growing Fruit

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
Y/504/9319
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about fruit plants and their cultural forms available to gardeners.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe available tree forms.
  • 1.2
    Explain the uses of rootstocks.
  • 1.3
    Describe the growth habits of soft fruits.
2

Understand factors relating to the siting of a fruit garden and choice of fruit.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe environmental factors influencing the siting of a fruit garden and plant choice.
  • 2.2
    Identify a range of possible sites for fruit growing.
  • 2.3
    Describe biological factors relating to plant choice.
3

Understand the maintenance of fruit plants.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe the processes of:
    a) watering
    b) feeding
    c) weed control
    d) mulching
    e) fruit thinning
    f) harvesting
    g) storage.
  • 3.2
    Explain how to prune and train soft and top fruit.
4

Know about common fruit pests, diseases and disorders.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Describe the symptoms of some common pests, diseases and disorders.
  • 4.2
    Describe methods for avoiding or treating fruit problems.