Title: Demonstrate sexual propagation.
Course: Agricultural Education - Preparation (18003-II) > Section: Exploring Plant Propagation

Demonstration should include

- using required PPE
- selecting seed
- preparing media/substrate
- preparing a seed label
- sowing seed
- caring for the seed until germination (i.e., monitoring and adjusting light, humidity, water, and temperature as needed)
- caring for the seedling
- transplanting the seedling.

Demonstration could also include mechanical seeding methods.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How can one identify quality seed? What factors should be considered?
- What is the benefit of labeling seeds?
- How would one describe the process for transplanting a seedling?
- How would one plant a seed to promote a high germination rate?
- How are germination rates calculated?
- When are mechanical seeding methods used?
- What information is provided on a seed packet? Why is the information important when sowing seeds?
- Why do you handle a seedling by the leaf and not the stem?

Teacher Resource: Interactive Virginia Maps, Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom