Course: SLF 114 Introduction to Organic Practices

Unit 7 Assignment

Unit 7 Assignment
Soil and Pest Management Products

For this assignment, students will determine what products may be required to care for the produce they have been working with for the course so far.  Be sure the product is labeled OMRI listed.

Part 1 – Feed the Soil

Research the possible soil amendments the plants/trees may require for optimal production.  Is the plant a heavy feeder and will require extra nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus?  Perhaps it requires an acidic soil.  Fill in table below.

Plant | Soil Requirements

Once the requirements are understood go to the catalog/online farm supply

Peaceful Valley Farm Supply -  http://www.groworganic.com/

Find the products you think will be helpful for building your soil according to your plants’ needs.

Fill in table below

Soil Supplement | Manufacturer | Purpose | For which plant/s | Cost

Part 2 – Handle the Pests

Research the pest and diseases that prefer your plants/trees. Fill in the table below.

Plant | Pest/Disease

Go to the same website to find the products that can manage those problems and fill in the table below.

Pest/Disease Product | Manufacturer | Purpose | For which plant/s | Cost

Submit your report in the Dropbox found on the course home page by Sunday Evening.