Greenhouse Vegetable Cultivator
はうすやさいさいばいしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that involves cultivating vegetables in greenhouse facilities, managing environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, and performing a series of tasks up to harvest.
Description
Greenhouse vegetable cultivators are specialists who stably produce vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce in greenhouses. They manage temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels, and operate shading and heating equipment to maintain an appropriate environment. They also utilize cultivation techniques such as irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease prevention, pruning, and thinning to improve quality and yield. After harvest, they handle sorting and adjustment to shipping sizes, supplying safe, high-quality vegetables to the market.
Future Outlook
In the aging agricultural sector, the introduction of labor-saving and automation technologies is progressing. The demand for smart agriculture utilizing ICT is increasing, raising the market value of greenhouse vegetable cultivators with skills in environmental control and data analysis.
Personality Traits
Good at Observing Nature / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning and Night Work / Indoor Work / Shift Work / Team Collaboration
Career Path
Apprentice Greenhouse Cultivator → Greenhouse Vegetable Cultivator → Chief Cultivation Technician → Cultivation Management Supervisor → Farm Manager
Required Skills
Fertilization Planning / Harvesting and Sorting Work / Irrigation and Drainage Management / Pest and Disease Control / Seedling and Transplanting Techniques / Temperature and Humidity Management
Recommended Skills
Environmental Control System Operation / Knowledge of Agricultural Production Process Management / Machinery Operation / Vegetable Cultivation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to detect early signs of pests/diseases and environmental changes. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina and endurance are required for standing work and transporting heavy seedling trays. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Cultivation procedures are standardized, with routine tasks taking precedence over unique ideas. |
Related Qualifications
- Agricultural Technical Certification (Horticulture)
- Forklift Operation Skills Training
Aliases
- Greenhouse Vegetable Cultivator
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