Title: Produce vegetables.
Course: Horticulture Science (18052-I) > Section: Investigating Fruit and Vegetable Production

Production could include

- preparing the site (e.g., raised bed vs. in-ground, cultivation methods)
- container gardening
- improving the organic matter content of a garden site
- nutrient management
- comparing direct seeding to transplanting seedlings
- using cover crops
- providing protection
- weed management
- using appropriate irrigation methods
- identifying and managing garden pests
- harvesting vegetables
- using organic or sustainable gardening practices.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the advantages of purchasing young vegetable plants as opposed to direct seeding?
- What types of plants are typically direct-seeded? Transplanted?
- What are the advantages of using mulches in the vegetable garden?
- What types of mulches are appropriate for vegetable crops?
- How much water is needed for vegetable crops?
- What methods of pest management are appropriate for the home garden?
- How does mulch help manage the growth of weeds?
- What are pros and cons of conventional vs. organic gardening?