03/09/2013 - Plant Propagation Unit 20557 Turf Unit 24646

Actual Temperature
16 degrees Celsius
Humidity : 72%
Rainfall : 0.00mm
Wind : Moderate Wind

My class was conducted by Lisa Short on Plant Propagation Unit in the morning. We work out in nursery and as well as on the blogs.  In the morning section monitored on the seedlings such as Sophora tetraptera seedlings are still quite slow but there are more growth. Juniper media blaauw plant was healthy but growth is still slow. Digital summer king seedlings  showing good growth plant grow more healthier. Sweet pea - cupid drawrf (Lathyrus cupid) seedlings as good growth and looks healthy and more leaves shoots. Dianthus confetti seedlings are doing good and healthy. Veronica topiaria was healthy and no traces of wilting. Veronica "Emerald Green" hardwood cutting are healthier and no wilt are traces of pest and diseases. Thymus vulgaris cutting was still healthy and has no sign of wilting. Lupin gallery mix was healthy has more healthier leaves and good growth. All plants are free from any pest and diseases. 

I shifted Clianthus puniceus  seedlings into bigger tubes because the plant grow to fast more traces of leaves. Pricked out from smaller tubes to potting in bigger tubes approximately 15 tubes. Today I sow Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus) seeds for germination. 

The seedlings Clianthus puniceus (kaka beak)   from smaller tubes potted in bigger tubes

The seed of Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus)










In the afternoon I had a Turf class with Alan.  We went to the opposite and behind O Block to prepare soil surfaces for sowing turf grass seed or laying turf. First we separated into three groups and the area is cleared of weeds and surface debris. We used rotary hoe to move on the area to aerate the soil and prepare a smooth,loose of the topsoil and kill the surrounding weeds by uprooting them. 

Prepare the area, levelling the ground and removing big stones, small pebbles and debris. If the surface is uneven, wheelbarrow in some topsoil, pour it on top and even it out with a rake. Firm the soil surface by walking up and down on it taking small, heavy steps. Fill any freshly-created dips with topsoil and compress again with the feet. Give the surface a final rake over.

This area is Opposite O Block behind