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1 ) Describe careers in the greenhouse production and management industry.
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2 ) Describe safety precautions related to the greenhouse production and management industry.
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3 ) Demonstrate propagation methods for greenhouse plants.
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4 ) Practice seed germination techniques in greenhouse operations.
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5 ) Adjust greenhouse growing media properties by adding amendments.
• Adjusting the pH of greenhouse growing media
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6 ) Prepare growing media mixtures for greenhouse plants.
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7 ) Identify greenhouse plants by common name.
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8 ) Differentiate among environmental factors affecting greenhouse plant growth.
• Controlling environmental conditions for plant growth in the greenhouse
Examples: temperature control, ventilation, watering
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9 ) Produce seasonal greenhouse crops.
Examples: winter—poinsettias
- spring—trumpet lilies
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10 ) Identify common greenhouse plant disorders.
Examples: root rot, insect damage, fungus
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11 ) Select types of fertilizer and methods of application used in greenhouse production.
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12 ) Apply pesticides to greenhouse crops.
• Identifying safety and first aid precautions in greenhouse management
• Using correct pesticides for intended target in greenhouse management
• Disposing of containers and leftover pesticide mixtures according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards
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13 ) Select quality greenhouse plants for marketing.
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14 ) Demonstrate managerial skills for successfully operating a greenhouse business.
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15 ) Maintain greenhouse facilities.
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16 ) Maintain equipment used in greenhouse operations.
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