- Description
- Students identify suitable greenhouse crops, demonstrate understanding of growth requirements and necessary physical structures and equipment, and engage in practical production tasks.
- Prerequisite
- AGR1150: Greenhouse/Nursery Crops 1
- Parameters
- Access to a land laboratory and/or controlled growing environment. Access to instruction from an individual with a Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Certificate is required.
- Supporting courses
- AGR1050: Plant Propagation AGR3000: Agriculture Safety HCS2020: First Aid/CPR with AED HCS3000: Workplace Safety Systems
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and describe greenhouse plants suited to Alberta climates
1.1 identify seasonal crops grown in Alberta greenhouses; e.g., poinsettias, bedding plants, Easter lilies, hydrangeas
1.2 evaluate and assist in the selection of plant material
1.3 determine the growth requirements of a crop by:
1.3.1 assessing a time line and participating in a scheduling process
1.3.2 evaluating cultural requirements; e.g., soil medium, light, water, fertilizer, spacing
2 apply principles of nutrition to production practices
2.1 review the functions of micronutrients and macronutrients
2.2 identify excesses and deficiencies of nutrients
2.3 discuss fertilizer formulations
2.4 determine the pH and electroconductivity (EC) levels of soil
2.5 assist with the application of necessary nutrients
3 select and apply equipment and structures used in greenhouse crop production
3.1 determine the function and safe use of hand tools; e.g., dibber stick, sifters, secateurs
3.2 determine the function and appropriate use of structures; e.g., benches, cold frames, watering systems, shading
4 demonstrate practical skills in growing a greenhouse crop
4.1 prepare a growing medium/seed bed
4.2 use appropriate methods of propagation (sexual/asexual)
4.3 complete transplanting of plants as scheduled
4.4 apply appropriate crop cultivation techniques; e.g., deadheading, weeding, pinching, thinning
4.5 use appropriate watering and fertilizing techniques
4.6 control plant pests and diseases, using nontoxic and safe material
4.7 maintain an anecdotal record/logbook of production tasks
5 demonstrate basic competencies
5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
5.1.1 communicate
5.1.2 manage information
5.1.3 use numbers
5.1.4 think and solve problems
5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
5.2.2 be responsible
5.2.3 be adaptable
5.2.4 learn continuously
5.2.5 work safely
5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
5.3.1 work with others
5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.