Items	Method of propagation
Species / cultivar 1: ________________________	Species / cultivar 2: ________________________
What method of propagation are you using
What is the key propagation requirement
Indicate the ideal harvest time
What the key production requirements suited to achieving the required harvest date e.g. labour, space, water etc.
What are the environmental parameters, taking into account the type of plant and propagation method used and space requirements.
What are the legal obligations
What potential / significant impediments could prevent this date being achieved
What steps are in place to ensure the risks are minimised.
Which steps are the costliest to implement
Source of the propagation material (on site, off site)
Quality specifications for the propagation material (seed, cuttings, bulbs, tissue etc.,)
What quality controls are being applied to ensure the propagating materials are to specification
Provide an estimate of the quantity of high quality materials (Numbers if cuttings bulbs etc., and % for seeds & spore
Describe the operational requirements to achieve the optimum outcome from the propagation activity
Describe any specific requirements needed at the production site.
What steps are required to ensure there are sufficient skilled personnel available to carry out each phase of the propagation activity
How will the skills of the worker be determined
Determine whether there is sufficient quality and quantity of materials for the planned production. When will it be available. What ongoing maintenance is needed to ensure continuity of the work activity
Determine the capability of the existing tools and equipment to support the delivery of the propagation activity. (What corrective action is needed)
What needs to be done to protect the propagated material from harm
What needs to be done to protect workers from harm
How will thepropagation program budget be determined, negotiated, documented and implemented.
How will the program (including its schedules) be coordinated, monitored and recorded
What are the indicators that tell you the growing methods /controls need to change or be modified to suit
Describe the standards of hygiene and include steps to ensure hygiene standards are maintained.
How will the cost records be kept and reported
What production records need to be kept
Describe how variations in the planned activity and actual outcomes are recorded and reported. (Identify key benchmarks)
What regulatory requirements must be considered e.g. waterways, waste management, sustainability
How will all this be communicated to staff
How will all this be recorded and reported.