Select 2 plant species or cultivars that are cultivated at your nursery and complete the following table. Ensure the species / cultivars are sufficiently different in terms of propagation requirements. This may be any of the following

• purposeorintendeduseofthepropagatedplants
• budget limitations
• qualityandcontinuousimprovementprocessesand standards
• permitsor licensesfor collectionofmaterial
• environmentalmanagement,wastedisposal, recycling and re-useguidelines
• maintenanceactivitiesforpropagationafter-care
• marketingqualityandquantityspecificationsandtimelines for theprogram

Items	Method of propagation
Species / cultivar 1: ________________________	Species / cultivar 2: ________________________
What method of propagation are you using
What is the key propagation requirement
Indicate the ideal harvest time
What the key production requirements suited to achieving the required harvest date e.g. labour, space, water etc.
What are the environmental parameters, taking into account the type of plant and propagation method used and space requirements.
What are the legal obligations
What potential / significant impediments could prevent this date being achieved
What steps are in place to ensure the risks are minimised.
Which steps are the costliest to implement
Source of the propagation material (on site, off site)

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