3.5 Potatoes

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

This module is made up of four specific outcomes, which are further broken out into assessment criteria. The four specific outcomes are:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Introduction to potato production and the different varieties.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

The learner will be able to understand the importance of land preparation, planting techniques, time of planting, seeding rates and understand and implement irrigation of a potato crop.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

The learner will be able to understand the fertilidation requirements for a potato crop and identify the pests and diseases and the importance of the control measures.

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES 4

Understand the importance of harvesting methods and processes such as the grading process of potato.