Substrand: "3.5 Growing plants in a nursery" (20 periods)

Many plants in our gardens start growing (germinate) in a special place called a nursery. This is important as it can increase their chances of survival. After germinating in the nursery the seedlings are transplanted to the field. The skill of transplanting involves, giving the seedlings enough time the nursery; the correct handling during transplanting, providing enough shade and watching the seedlings carefully.

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

3.5.1 know the terms nursery, germination and transplanting (k)

3.5.1.1 explain nursery, germination and transplanting

3.5.2 understand the importance of the nursery for germination and early growth of plants (u)

3.5.2.1 give 3 reasons why the nursery is important

3.5.3 demonstrate how to handle plants during transplanting (s)

3.5.3.1 construct a simple nursery box and sow seeds for germination

3.5.4 understand why it is necessary to keep a nursery record of nursery seedlings (u)

3.5.4.1 keep a record of the time from sowing to germination to transplanting