Propagation I

Overview

The Propagation I module from Warnborough College is aimed primarily at people who work (or plant to) in the nursery industry, but will be of value to anyone with a broad interest in propagating plants.

If you find parts of this subject difficult, we recommend that you should pause and read through a book on botany or general plant propagation before proceeding. The student will be required to visit and telephone various sites, including relevant workplaces, to observe, inspect or interview employees or management. Through these visits the student will develop an awareness of workplaces and practical applications of the subject.

Course Aims

• Develop the ability to source information on plant propagation, through an awareness of industry terminology and information sources.

• Plan the propagation of different plant species from seeds, using different seed propagation methods.

• Plan the propagation of different types of plants from cuttings, using different cutting propagation methods.

• Plan the propagation of various types of plants using a range of propagation techniques, excluding cuttings and seed.

• Determine the necessary facilities, including materials and equipment, required for propagation of different types of plants.

• Determine a procedure to minimise plant losses during propagation.

• Determine the management practices of significance to the commercial viability of a propagation nursery.

• Design a propagation plan for the production of a plant.