Commercial Horticulture

This course will run over 6 days and will help you gain a practical understanding of all aspects involved in Organic Fruit and Vegetable production.

 

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€200 for 6 Days

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Course Content:

 Topics that will be covered include:

• Introduction to Organic Gardening Principles
• Seed Selection and Propagation
• Soil Fertility
• Crop Planning
• Protected Cropping
• Growing in Polytunnels
• Pest and Disease control using organic methods
• Composting
• Fruit Production
• Harvesting methods
• Soil and plant preparation for winter season

Outcomes:

You will gain a practical understanding of organic vegetable production including crop planning, plant and seed selection, pest and disease control and soil fertility.