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Plant, propagate, cultivate, and harvest greenhouse-grown vegetables, ornamentals, and nursery plants. Use hand tools and greenhouse equipment to pot, transplant, prune, trellis, weed, fertilize, irrigate, and apply pesticides. Monitor and regulate climate, irrigation, and sanitation; clean, grade, sort, pack, and load products; and maintain greenhouse structures, benches, and systems.
- • Harvest greenhouse crops by hand.
- • Propagate, transplant, pot, and label plants.
- • Regulate temperature, humidity, CO2, light, and ventilation.
- • Set up, operate, and monitor irrigation and fertigation systems.
- • Mix and apply fertilizers and pesticides per instructions and PPE.
- • Scout for pests, diseases, and nutrient issues; record observations.
- • Clean and sanitize benches, tools, trays, and work areas.
- • Space, stake, tie, and trellis plants to maintain quality.
- • Prune, pinch, thin, and deadhead plants.
- • Prepare and fill pots, trays, and media or substrates.
- • Maintain and repair irrigation lines, emitters, valves, and pumps.
- • Maintain and repair climate controls, fans, heaters, and shade systems.
- • Inspect and repair greenhouse coverings, doors, and screens.
- • Operate seeders, sprayers, conveyors, and potting machines.
- • Grade, sort, bundle, and pack plants and cut flowers for orders.
- • Load products and move carts or racks to shipping or retail areas.
- • Record crop schedules, inputs, treatments, yields, and costs.
- • Maintain inventory and order seeds, media, containers, and supplies.
- • Release beneficial insects and support integrated pest management.
- • Train and monitor seasonal workers during peak periods.
- • Communicate crop status and issues to supervisors or growers.
- • Set up and monitor hydroponic or soilless systems and nutrients.
- • Provide basic product care advice in retail greenhouse settings.
- • Follow safety procedures and chemical handling regulations.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
