Plant propagation
Unit summary
If you are interested in working in a nursery or looking after gardens, then knowing how to grow plants successfully is very important. To grow plants for gardens or bedding displays or even to sell or give to friends, then you will need to know how to grow plants from seed and from vegetative methods such as cuttings; we call this ‘plant propagation.’
This unit looks at the propagation of plants from seed and vegetative methods. This is important for anyone interested in gardening. You will learn about the different methods of ‘plant propagation’, how to grow plants from seed including the materials you need ad how to prepare and sow different types of seed. You will also learn how to propagate plants from vegetative methods, which will include preparing for and taking different cuttings
Unit details
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03 Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
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03.2
Horticulture and Forestry
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14 Preparation for Life and Work
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14.2
Preparation for Work