1. Greenhouse production topics for beginners DON MARSHALL, CPH, ECOPRO HORTICULTURAL SERVICES, FLORA FINDER

2. So much to think about The facilities part Your structures Light, heat, and temperature controls Watering techniques and procedures Fertilizing Insect and disease control Hardening off locations The plant part Trends, school colors, favorites, what do you want to grow? Ease of growing (this is in addition to everything else you are doing) Finished pot sizes Timing Pinching How much bench space do you have Hardening off The student part Wanting to provide a positive growing experience Teaching responsibility Ownership of a crop(s) Teamwork Leadership Critical thinking FUN

3. Why are you growing?

4. Who are you growing for?

5. What quantities are desired? Sale date? What is your history of sales? New opportunities…Work backwards…..

6. Heat and temperature controls

7. Consider finished pot sizes

8. How will you be fertilizing

9. What are your insect and disease control options…have a plan

10. Hardening off locations…

11. Almost done, the sale is approaching!

12. How will you display student’s work

13. Happy customers…..Proud students