Title: Prepare plants for marketing.
Course: Floriculture (18052-II) > Section: Applying Science to Plant Production

Preparation could include

- developing a written plan to address how to prepare plants for marketing
- packing plants, cut flowers, or foliage for shipment according to industry standards
  - sleeving and boxing
  - loading potted plants into a vehicle
  - comparing various shipping methods and shipping costs (e.g., truck, common carrier, air freight)
- dressing pots.

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 role does science play in determining these standards?
- What are the common ways to dress pots?