Horticulture Basics
The science and art of growing plants
This equipment, abbreviated as PPE, protects workers in hazardous environments.
What is Personal Protective Equipment
This green pigment in plants is essential for photosynthesis.
What is cholorophyll?
This property of growing media allows roots to access oxygen.
What is aeration?
Plants that complete their lifecycle in one growing season are called this.
What are annuals?
This type of horticulture focuses on plants used for food, like fruits and vegetables.
What is edible horticulture
These documents explain the safe handling of chemicals.
What are Material Safety Data Sheets?
These three elements are necessary for photosynthesis to occur.
What are sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide?
This material in growing media improves aeration and drainage.
What is perlite?
This propagation method creates genetically identical plants.
What is asexual propagation?
This sector of horticulture focuses on aesthetics and landscaping.
What is ornamental horticulture
This safety procedure ensures equipment is powered off during maintenance
What is Lockout/ Tagout
This process converts sugars into energy for plant growth.
What is respiration?
This regular practice prevents wear and ensures tools remain effective.
What is preventative maintenance?
This sustainable pest control strategy uses cultural, biological, mechanical, and chemical methods.
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
These structures provide controlled environments for growing plants.
Greenhouses
Workers wear these to protect their eyes during chemical handling.
What are goggles?
These are the three primary macronutrients needed for plant health.
What are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium?
Adjusting equipment for accurate operation is known as this.
What is calibration?
This non-living element in landscaping includes pathways and patios.
What is hardscape?
This aspect of horticulture supports environmental sustainability, landscaping, and food production.
What is the horticulture industry?
Regular safety protocols in horticulture help prevent these two outcomes.
What are injuries and hazards?
This process uses direct application of fertilizer to plant leaves.
What is a foliar feeding?
This method restores a sharp cutting edge to tools.
What is sharpening?
This practice minimizes water waste by delivering water directly to plant roots.
What is drip irrigation?