Protected Plant Production 100 Hours Certificate Course
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Protected Plant Production course online. Develop your broad understanding of practices and processes involved in successful plant cropping. It will develop a clear understanding of enviromental control and plant growth within a protective enviroment, together with a practical knowledge of plant husbandry techniques.
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- Production
Course programme
- Describe and evaluate the type and shape of modern growing structures
- Understand the environmental control factors within a greenhouse environment
- Choose appropriate cladding materials taking into consideration cost, effectiveness and durability
- Understand irrigation systems specifically designed for greenhouse use and greenhouse plant nutrition requirements
- Understand fertiliser requirements of greenhouse plants and the application methods commonly used
- Understand the way in which crops are grown in a greenhouse environment. Have knowledge of various growing media and propagating procedures
- Know the type of disease and pest problems associated with greenhouse growing and their control methods
- Have knowledge of the procedures and standards used in harvest and post harvest handling of greenhouse crops and identify crops of suitable selling quality
- Have knowledge of a range of plants that are suited to greenhouse growing
- Understand workplace health and safety procedures
Protected Plant Production 100 Hours Certificate Course
