342931 Nurseryperson

Role overview

Propagates and cultivates trees, shrubs and ornamental and flowering plants in a plant or forestry nursery.

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Tasks

• Prepares soil, fertiliser mixes and containers for planting
• Selects and plants seeds, bulbs and cuttings in beds, containers or trays
• Buds and grafts vegetative material onto rootstock
• Monitors, waters and fertilises plants to ensure their water and nutritional requirements are met
• Applies pesticides and appropriate treatments to control pests, diseases, weeds, and nutritional and environmental plant disorders
• Keeps records of soil mixtures, plantings, treatments, losses and yields
• Advises customers on plant selection and care

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