An introductory course which shows the beginner how to get started in the nursery business.You learn how to propagate plants, decide what to propagate, how to start a small inexpensive operation, and to go about selling what you grow. Part of every lesson is devoted to the important area of building up your knowledge of plants. Through six lessons you will learn how many established nurseries have started out slowly as a small part time operation, and how you can follow the same path. Study topics will help youUnderstand plant identification and culture. Describe a range of growing structures including a greenhouse, glasshouse and shadehouse. Understand the differences between sexual and asexual plant propagation. Have and understanding of basic nursery management principles. Understand the uses of a range of different materials used in plant propagation. Explain the main components of common potting mixes and how they contribute to the final product. Describe seed sources and how to store a range of different seeds for maximum viability. Explain how to overcome dormancy in seeds. (If you intend studying propagation and wholesale nursery management, consider courses Propagation I BHT108 Seed Propagation BHT237 RHS Certificate 2 Plant Growth, Propagation Development VHT040 RHS Certificate 3 -Principles of Plant Growth, Health Applied Propagation VHT041 Cutting Propagation BHT211 plus management courses ).
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Online course |
100 hours |
You choose the days | Self taught | You study this on your computer | Unlimited |
£299.00 |
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Distance course |
100 hours |
You choose the days | Not specified | This is a distance learning course | Unlimited |
£299.00 |
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Course Provider Diploma/Certificate/Award (this must include an assessed element)
Plant Propagation / Breeding, Nursery Stock Production
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