Level 2 Horticulture

Evidence Reference Number:-512a

M/502/1512 Obtain, position and prepare growing media

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Level 2 Horticulture

Evidence Reference Number:-512a

5. Know how to obtain and position materials 6. Know how to prepare growing media

5.1 Describe the production requirements in relation to the preparation of growing media

Describe how Oakdene Nurseries produces its own compost from green waste composting to pasteurised compost using the headings below

Describe composting methods for turning green waste into compost

Describe how it is refined

Describe how it is pasteurised

Describe the peak times when it is required within the greatest quantities on the nursery

Describe where the compost needs to be placed when it is needed on the nursery:

5.2 Describe the procedures for obtaining

Describe where to purchase dried materials such as fertiliser and lime from:

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Level 2 Horticulture

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materials required

Describe how and where on the Nursery dried compost ingredients such as fertilisers and lime are kept:

Describe how to safely transport dried compost ingredients such as fertilisers and lime are kept:

5.3 Describe the different growing media required within enterprises

5.4 Describe different ingredients and their different properties used in the preparation of growing media

6.1 Describe the types of growing media used within enterprises

Oakdene Nurseries uses 5 different blends of compost for each blend you will need to describe the materials required the ratios of the blend and their consistency

For Seeds and Cuttings Compost State:Horticultural situations its used in:

Dried Fertiliser Ingredients including ratios and reason for inclusion:

Bulk organic matter ingredients including ratios and reason for inclusion:

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Describe its water retention and nutrient properties:

For Multi-Purpose Slow Release Compost State:Horticultural situations its used in:

Dried Fertiliser Ingredients including ratios and reason for inclusion:

Bulk organic matter ingredients including ratios and reason for inclusion:

Describe its water retention and nutrient properties:

For Organic Compost State:Horticultural situations its used in:

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Dried Fertiliser Ingredients including ratios:

Bulk organic matter ingredients including ratios:

Describe its water retention and nutrient properties:

For Ericaceous Compost State:Horticultural situations its used in:

Dried Fertiliser Ingredients including ratios and reason for inclusion:

Bulk organic matter ingredients including ratios and reason for inclusion:

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Level 2 Horticulture

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Describe its water retention and nutrient properties:

For Soil Improver Compost State:Horticultural situations its used in:

Dried Fertiliser Ingredients including ratios and reason for inclusion:

Bulk organic matter ingredients including ratios and reason for inclusion:

Describe its water retention and nutrient properties:

5.5 Describe the procedures for making ready the growing media covering all the following

correctly

Describe how different composts are selected and transported into position:

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obtaining materials

measuring out materials

Describe how composts are measured for mixing purposes:

Describe how composts are measured for bagging purposes:

positioning materials

Describe how to position compost in relation to workers within a range of different tasks:

6.2 Describe how to prepare growing medium in relation to planting requirements covering consistency moisture level

Describe the moisture content and coarseness for seed sowing and cutting:

Describe the moisture content and coarseness for potting up and pricking out:

Describe the moisture content and coarseness for re potting large shrubs:

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Describe the moisture content and coarseness for planting out containerised stock in the open ground:

5.6 State the commercial speeds at which work should be performed

Describe the speed / rate that Oakdene Nurseries posturizes its compost at :

Describe the speed / rate to bag compost at:

Describe the speed / rate to blend fertilisers with compost for general use:

5.7 Identify the types of records required and explain the importance of accurate record keeping in relation to compost

7. Know relevant Describe the COSHH requirements around growing mediums:

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health and safety legislation and environmental good practice

Describe the environmental issues around growing mediums and how to implement sound practices:

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