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OPERATIONS MANUAL** for the Phaseolus Germplasm Collection Western Regional Plant Introduction Station Pullman, Washington Molly Welsh, PhD, CURATOR Julie Thayer, TECHNICIAN ** Updated 03/24/2011 at regular intervalsGREENHOUSE PROGRAM(S) SEEDING Pots Soil Planting GROWING Watering Fertilizing Thinning BCMV Testing Poles Stringing Trimming Cleanliness Controlled Pollination Perennial Phaseolus species Record Keeping HARVESTING/CLEAN-UP PEST CONTROL Overview Bio-Control Chemical Control MAINTENANCE Controls Weeds Algae in Emitters Cool Cell Screens Shading Plumbing Argus Controls CENTRAL FERRY GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS CONTINUITY NOTES Inventory Multiple seed color Temperature Controls Irrigation Controls Vehicles Supplies BCMV PROGRAM Operation manual Appendices 1-4 EMBRYO RESCUE PROGRAM Protocol Recipes ChemicalsPROTOTCOL REVISED 1/28/2011 Greenhouse Program(s) I. SEEDING Pots/Pot washing Dirty pots are stored until washed in fenced area next to where pots are dumped Pots are washed by the hired Pot Washer in the sinks at the potting shed – unless there is no pot washer at the time, then the technician or hourly worker will wash the pots – see #4 below. Clean pots are stored according to size under the shelving at the potting shed. If there are not enough clean pots, first talk to Greenhouse Manager to find out when more will be ready or to give a warning if you anticipate using a large number of pots. If after conferring it is decided that pots need washing by oneself here is the procedure: Soak pots in garbage cans of clear water to loosen up debris. Use Barmaid to scrub them in sink with Greenshield or soap. Soak in 2nd sink or tubs in 5% bleach/water solution for 5 minutes. Rinse pots with clear water especially if finicky plants are to be planted. Pyramid the pots on rack to dry. Label them as they dry so others do not take them for their program! Soil Greenhouse Manager sterilizes s