Topic 4 - Element 1

Question 1

Propagation facilities - expand on

Types of structures that may be suitable

Answer 1

Greenhouse, Polytunnel. Potting shed or covered area for storage. Green house more permanent robust and better to look at.

Question 2

Propagation facilities - expand on

Types of benching

Answer 2

Preformed plastic that can be used on a permanent bench. Mobile that is on wheels and allows greater flexibility.

Question 3

Propagation facilities - expand on

environmental monitoring and control:

Answer 3

To ensure that temperatures are regulated correctly for maximum germination and propagation.

Question 4

Propagation facilities - expand on

materials storage - where to keep the growing media, pots, consumables

Answer 4

To help minimise wasted space for a growing medium that needs light.

Question 5

Propagation facilities - expand on

investment required

Answer 5

All about the return and the timescale

Question 6

Propagation facilities - expand on

quality, flexibility, i.e. relative humidity/temperature settings, power source (mains/battery) and energy usage, maintenance and cleaning, reliability, reviews/professional recommendations

Answer 6

All really self explanatory

Question 7

Factors which should be considered when organising the layout of propagation facilities- expand on these headings:

aspect, ergonomics, workflow, storage of growing media and consumables, biosecurity considerations, water sources/taps/controls, energy sources/switches/controls, access/egress of plants to growing on facilities, disposal of waste,

Answer 7

All really self explanatory