Unit Award Scheme

shown knowledge of

1. the key factors and requirements needed for the successful propagation and establishment of at least two plants they are growing

demonstrated the ability to

2. prepare a bed for planting, including thoroughly weeding an area of soil

3. follow instructions to sow given seeds to the correct depth and density, both directly outside into the bed and in greenhouse trays

4. maintain the seedlings, eg by watering, until they become viable plants

5. use a good planting process to transfer and plant out the plants when they are ready to go outside

6. maintain the plants with watering, weeding and pricking out of seedlings until the plants are ready to harvest

7. harvest the plants in a careful manner to produce a successful crop

8. use garden tools safely to dig, level, weed and rake

experienced

9. working safely in a team, in a greenhouse and at an allotment

10. working as a team to plan a planting scheme for vegetables and a flower cutting garden.