Prepare greenhouse and nursery plants for market.

Preparation could include

• comparing packaging and shipping options
• applying GAP for produce food safety
• researching restrictions and regulations in marketing and shipping greenhouse and nursery plants
• harvesting and packaging
• value-added products and services.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How are commercially grown flowers, foliage, and other plants packed for shipment?
• What are the standards by which plants are packed for shipment?
• What are the common ways to dress pots?