LO 5.6 - Fruit Flashcards
- Cane - Bush - Soft fruit
1
Q
LO 5.1 Carry out risk assessment….. State hazards…… Assess risks.
Put appropriate control measures in place.
A
Make sure to wear proper PPE.
- Protective Boots (these are essential)
- Trousers
- Gloves if you feel like.
Check for possible dangers in the area.
- Assess the ground and immediate area for dangerious obstructions that may cause you harm.
2
Q
Select appropriate tools & equipment
10 Marks
A
- Trowl
- Markout sand
- Rebar and Line
- Line up sticks
- Dibber
- Rake
- Hoe
3
Q
Select healthy plants & water.
10 Marks
A
- Select disease free and good shape.
- Check roots are healthy.
4
Q
Prepare the ground.
10 Marks
A
- Clear out any weeds with rake or hoe.
- If soil is firm, loosen it out a little.
5
Q
Put up line
10 Marks
A
To create rows
- Using the Rebar and line, insert it into the ground.
- Make sure the line is taut.
- Using several handfuls of sand, pour over line to mark out planting line.
- Then repeat first three points above and make a second row 60cm away.
6
Q
Make a marking stick
10 Marks
A
- Marking stick will probably be supplied.
- Check you are using the correct line length.
- 30cm or 45cm. Depending on your intention with spacings.
- For Strawberries, 45cm if you want to grow and utilize runners.
- 30cm spacing for non runner strawberry plants.
7
Q
Prepare plants
10 Marks
A
- Ensure plants are throughly soaked in water.
- Tease out the roots if needed.
- For Strawberries, Clear away soil and expose the crown.
- Using the stick and line, mark out the planting locations along the sand line.
- Don’t forget to use the correct spacing (30 or 45cm)
8
Q
Plant using proper plant procedures.
10 Marks
A
- Dig a hole with the trowl.
- Only go as deep as need.
- Dig wide to give roots a chance.
9
Q
Rake and tidy area
10 Marks
A
- Rake the area when finished.
- Removing stones and other items.
10
Q
Clean and put away tools
10 Marks
A
- Make sure to clean all the tools throughly.
- This will help in avoiding any potential contamination for future use.
11
Q
Health and safety practiced.
10 Marks
A
Healthy and Safety must be adhered to at all times.
- This includes everything of PPE.
- Assessing the area for any potential dangers.
- Using the tools in the correct manner.
