DOCUMENT RESUME ED 451 356 CE 081 495 AUTHOR McMahon, Robert W. TITLE An Introduction to Greenhouse Production. Second Edition. INSTITUTION Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Agricultural Education Curriculum Materials Service. ISBN ISBN-1-56502-015-4 PUB DATE 2000-00-00 NOTE 400p.; For the first edition (1992), see ED 346 253. AVAILABLE FROM Curriculum Materials Service, Ohio State University, 254 Agricultural Administration Building, 2120 Fyffe Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1067 (Stock No. 9502M, $42.95). Tel: 614-292-4848. PUB TYPE Guides Classroom Learner (051) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC16 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Agricultural Education; Agricultural Supplies; Competency Based Education; Fertilizers; *Greenhouses; Instructional Materials; Integrated Curriculum; Nurseries (Horticulture); *Ornamental Horticulture; *Pests; Plant Growth; *Plant Propagation; Plants (Botany); Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education ABSTRACT This student manual is presented in its first revision, providing a current, basic text for those preparing for greenhouse and floriculture work. Its fourteen chapters are: Overview of the Greenhouse Industry; Greenhouse Structures; Controlling the Greenhouse Environment; Greenhouse Equipment and Lighting; Greenhouse Irrigation Systems; Root Media and Containers; Nutrition; Integrated Pest Management; Plant Height Control by DIF; Bedding Plant Production (including Geraniums); Flowering Potted Plant Production--Poinsettias, Chrysanthemums, and Easter Lilies; Minor Potted Crops; Cut Flower Production; and Greenhouse Perennial Production. Listed at the beginning of each chapter are competencies that can be achieved as the result of studying information in that chapter. Related math and science concepts are also included at the beginning of each chapter. The list of "terms to know" provides familiarity with the industry terms used in that chapter and improves communication. At the end of each chapter, students can take a self-check on the information they have learned by using review questions. Page references are included for the information needed. Appendixes include 18 references, a glossary of terms, and an index. (YLB) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. r--sr"- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION office ol Educational Research and Improvement PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS CENTER (ERIC) BEEN GRANTED BY This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated in this TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES document do not necessarily represent INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) official OERI position or policy. 1 An Intr cr) 4. r "4" ;7- t' ;I _err McMahon ' '447 itt, .43 4. '5" BEST COPY AVAILABLE 7-4 2 Tr. Second Edition An lintroductTon to GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION Robert W. Mc Maion Curriculum Materials Service Preface This student manual, An Introduction to Greenhouse Production, is presented in its first revision, providing a very readable, current, basic text for those preparing for greenhouse and floriculture work. This is the first full-color edition. This publication replaces The Greenhouse Worker Student Manual. At the beginning of each chapter, competencies are listed that can be achieved as the result of studying information in that chapter. These competencies have been suggested by the author and veri- fied by industry experts. Related math and science concepts are also included at the beginning of each chapter. The list of terms to know provides familiarity with the industry terms used in that chapter and improves communication. Straightforward definitions for these terms, relating to greenhouse produc- tion, are included in a glossary at the end of the manual. At the end of each chapter, students can take a self-check on the information they have learned by using the review questions. Page references are included for help in locating the information needed. The author has updated all floriculture statistics he included so students can be kept current. Also, a new feature has been added in this revision an overview of perennial production in Chapter 14. Trade or brand names of products are mentioned in this manual with the understanding that no discrimination or endorsement by the author or by Curriculum Materials Service is intended. Isaac Kershaw, Director William D. Waidelich, Director Agricultural Education Service Curriculum Materials Service Office of Career-Technical and Adult Education Department of Human & Community Ohio Department of Education Resource Development The Ohio State University ISBN Number: 1-56502-015-4 First Edition 1992 Second Edition 2000 Copyright © 2000 Curriculum Materials Service The Ohio State University All rights reserved CURRICULUM MATERIALS SERVICE 254 Agricultural Administration Building The Ohio State University 2120 Fyffe Road Columbus, Ohio 43210-1067 2000 The Curriculum Materials Service, as a part of The Ohio State University, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual for reasons of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, or handicap. All instructional materials are available to all potential clientele on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, or handicap. Acknowledgments The author is grateful to the many individuals and greenhouse businesses who assisted in the preparation of this book. Foremost is the horticultural advisory committee that helped to develop the text outline of the first edition and contributed suggestions to the final draft of that text. These advisory committee members (who met with the author) and the organizations in Ohio that they represent, either in the greenhouse industry or in academia, are the following: Ms. Lilly Felder, Hehn's Wholesale Greenhouse, Akron Mr. Tom Machamer, Cedar Lane Farms, Inc., Wooster Mr. Erik Mayer, Ashland High School, Ashland Mr. Danny Miss ler, Green Circle Growers, Inc., Oberlin Mr. Erik Munson, Montgomery County JVS, Clayton Dr. Roger Roediger, Curriculum Materials Service, Columbus Mr. James Scott, Agricultural Education Service, Columbus Mr. Jeffrey Schaffstall, Hehn's Wholesale Greenhouse, Akron Mr. Richard Waggoner, Penta County JVS, Perrysburg Mr. Rick Webb, Tri-County JVS, Nelsonville Most of the photographs used in this book were taken by the author. There are, however, some photo- graphic contributions from other individuals and businesses. Their cooperation in supplying photographs is sincerely appreciated. Dr. Gary Anderson Dr. Steven Nameth Ms. Janet Bandy Mr. Timothy Pfaffel Blackmore Company, Inc. (Belleville, MI) Ms. Marilyn Riese Mr. Dale Bradshaw Dr. Roger Roediger Paul Ecke Poinsettias (Encinitas, CA) Dr. Ted Short Ms. Lilly Felder Mr. Thomas Taylor Mr. Michael Fulton Ms. Alison Witt Dr. Richard Lindquist Yoder Brothers, Inc. (Barberton, OH) Photographs were taken in the following businesses or organizations, located in Ohio (unless otherwise noted in parentheses). Their cooperation is also acknowledged. The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, Wooster Adventures in Botany, Wooster Ape lt's Greenhouse, North Olmstead Architectural Greenery, Akron Barco Sons, Inc., Medina Bernecker's Nursery, Homestead(FL) Cedar Lane Farms, Inc., Wooster Costa Nursery, Homestead (FL) Crop King, Inc., Seville Diefenbacher Greenhouses, Cincinnati Endres Floral Company, New Philadelphia Walter J. Engel, Inc., Columbus Epcot Center and Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista (FL) Graf Growers, Akron Green Circle Growers, Oberlin and Columbia Station Green Thumb Floral and Gifts, Wooster Hehn's Wholesale Greenhouse, Akron (continued) 111 5 Acknowledgments(continued) Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario, Vineland Station, Ontario (Canada) Interior Plant Specialists, Inc., Westlake Little Miami Flower Company, Yellow Springs Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square (PA) Moore's Greenhouse, Shreve Natural Beauty of Florida/Greiling Farms, Inc., Apopka (FL) Og levee, Ltd., Connellsville (PA) Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster Phil's Greenhouse, Homeworth Plantasia, Canal Winchester Possum Run Greenhouses, Inc., Bellville Quail Crest Farm, Wooster Sea World of Ohio, Aurora Spectrum Analytic Inc., Washington Courthouse Tower City, Cleveland Tuinbuow Technisch Atelier, Bleskensgraas (The Netherlands) Wooster Floral Store, Wooster Yoder Canada, Leamington, Ontario (Canada) The author would also like to thank the following individuals for their important and varied contributions. Dr. Gary Anderson Dr. Charles Powell Mr. Dale Bradshaw Dr. Ted Short Ms. Teresa Lanker Ms. Ladonna Whitt Dr. Richard Lindquist Dr. William Waidelich, Director of the Ohio Curriculum Materials Service of The Ohio State University, was Project Director for this second edition. Dr. Roger Roediger was project director for the first edition. Their many helpful comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated. Muriel N. King, project editor, did an outstand- ing job of editing the text and implementing the layout of both first and second editions of the book. Amelia Boye, graphic artist of Curriculum Materials Service, contributed the cover design anda number of the new line art and color graphics. About the Author Robert W. McMahon is associate professor in the Horticulture Technologies Division of The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute (Ohio State ATI). As coordinator