Preparation could include
- developing a written plan to address how to prepare plants for marketing
- packaging 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?