WEEK 4 (Preparation Of Growing Medium)

 FPA150

Hi, guys! Salam UiTM di hatiku 💜. My name is Nik Nur Fatihah Binti Mohd Lazin and now currently studying at UiTM Melaka, Campus Jasin as one of Diploma Agrotechnology (AT1102B) student. I am 19 years old and living in Terengganu.

     I am mainly doing this portfolio to introduce the students to our activities that we did on every Friday. FPA150 provides each student of plant propagation techniques and develop core skills in plant nursery management. In addition, It is an opportunity for the students to acquire skills in conducting activities in nursery managements as well as to acquire hands-on experience in nursery practices.

WEEKLY REPORT

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:

1. Hoe

2. Gloves

3. Boots

4. Trowel

5. Polybag

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Figure 1

The Subuh (Fajr) prayer was performed by the students at At-Taqwa Mosque

Figure 2

In Part 3, a speech about climate change was shared by one of the students

Figure 3

Upon our arrival at the nursery plot, we were briefed about growing media and provided with examples of its types by the lecturer

What is growing media?

• Growing media are materials used for cultivating plants, such as soil, compost, peat, vermiculite, perlite, and various soilless mixes.
• These media provide the necessary support and nutrients for plant growth.

Figure 4

To complete the nursery task, we had to blend the soil, incorporating a mixture of clay, organic fertilizer, which was chicken dung, and sand. This was done to create a balanced medium for planting.

Figure 5
(BEFORE)

We used a hoe to mix the soil. A soil mixture ratio of 4:2:1, with 4 parts clay, 2 parts of organic fertilizer, and 1 part sand.

Figure 6

(AFTER)

After completing the soil mixing, we had to place it in the polybags, with each student responsible for one polybag

Figure 7

Following the completion of that task, we placed the filled polybags in rows on the ground

Figure 8

(BEFORE)

Following the recess, we advanced to the herb plot, where we actively cleared the circular weeds surrounding the lime plant.

Figure 9

(AFTER)

The circle weeding has been completed, our task is finished, and we are dismissed