Learn to grow with hydroponics in a commercial system
If you’re looking to grow plants using a hydroponic system, this course suits your needs! This online commercial hydroponics course will teach you how to grow plants, the nutrients they need, the horticultural techniques used, the different suitable hydroponics system, the skills to produce a hydroponic crop, and the operations and management of both a greenhouse and hydroponic system.
Distance Learning Hydroponics Course providing a detailed introduction to hydroponics suitable for commercial ventures.
Develop a sound understanding of the theory and practice of hydroponics. This is a serious grounding for working in the hydroponic industry and concentrates on the horticulturally valuable crops, such as cut flowers and vegetables.
Course Outline
There are 10 lessons in this course:
Introduction
hydroponic systems
global industry
comparison to growing in soil
resources and contacts.
How a Plant Grows
plant structure
biochemistry
biochemical cell processes
mechanisms of nutrient uptake
photosynthesis; minerals and nutrients
the role of pH in plant growth
hydroponic nutrient solutions
preparing nutrient solutions.
Hydroponic Systems
location
equipment
systems
soil-less mixes
rockwool
rockwool manufacture
rockwool properties
development of propagating blocks
propagation applications
recommended practices for propagation
nutrient film techniques
alternative layouts for NFT
methods of solution dispersion, closed and open systems; techniques.
Nutrition & Nutrition management
understanding nutrient formulae
atoms, elements & compounds
chemical names
what does a plant need
calculating formulae
mixing nutrients
symptoms of nutrient deficiency
recommendations
adjusting the pH
using electrical conductivity measures
conductivity
conductivity and hydroponics.
Plant Culture
flow charting the crop
controllers
salinity controllers
pH controllers
post harvest storage
cooling
drying
canning/bottling
controlled atmosphere storage
relative humidity
vacuum storage
freeze drying
freezing
pest and diseases in controlled environments
fungi, common fungal problems
cultural controls
current legislation
biological and integrated pest management
beneficial agents
economic thresholds
methods of introduction
major pests, diseases and disorders of crops identified
problem solving and identification of illness
difficult to diagnose problems
leaf hoppers; thrips; virus; bacteria; caterpillars; harlequin bugs and more.
transplanting a pot grown plant into a hydroponic ‘culture pot’.
Greenhouse Operation & Management
growing crops in greenhouses
solar energy
greenhouses
nature of active solar heating systems
examples of solar greenhouse facilities
greenhouse management
what you can grow
greenhouse and other growing structures
environmental factors that influence plant growth
plant needs
temperature control
heat loss
heaters
light factors
artificial light
horticultural management in a greenhouse
greenhouse benches
greenhouse cooling
fog.
Special Assignment
plan a hydroponic enterprise.
What is Commerical Hydroponics?
This novel farming method refers to the process of setting up commercial farms for large scale produce based on the principles of hydroponic farming. This is a novel method of cultivation and has numerous advantages when compared to traditional farming practices. Read more on Commercial Hydroponics Farming here
Other Hydroponics Courses
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Learn to grow with hydroponics in a commercial system
If you’re looking to grow plants using a hydroponic system, this course suits your needs! This online commercial hydroponics course will teach you how to grow plants, the nutrients they need, the horticultural techniques used, the different suitable hydroponics system, the skills to produce a hydroponic crop, and the operations and management of both a greenhouse and hydroponic system.
Distance Learning Hydroponics Course providing a detailed introduction to hydroponics suitable for commercial ventures.
Develop a sound understanding of the theory and practice of hydroponics. This is a serious grounding for working in the hydroponic industry and concentrates on the horticulturally valuable crops, such as cut flowers and vegetables.
Course Outline
There are 10 lessons in this course:
Introduction
hydroponic systems
global industry
comparison to growing in soil
resources and contacts.
How a Plant Grows
plant structure
biochemistry
biochemical cell processes
mechanisms of nutrient uptake
photosynthesis; minerals and nutrients
the role of pH in plant growth
hydroponic nutrient solutions
preparing nutrient solutions.
Hydroponic Systems
location
equipment
systems
soil-less mixes
rockwool
rockwool manufacture
rockwool properties
development of propagating blocks
propagation applications
recommended practices for propagation
nutrient film techniques
alternative layouts for NFT
methods of solution dispersion, closed and open systems; techniques.
Nutrition & Nutrition management
understanding nutrient formulae
atoms, elements & compounds
chemical names
what does a plant need
calculating formulae
mixing nutrients
symptoms of nutrient deficiency
recommendations
adjusting the pH
using electrical conductivity measures
conductivity
conductivity and hydroponics.
Plant Culture
flow charting the crop
controllers
salinity controllers
pH controllers
post harvest storage
cooling
drying
canning/bottling
controlled atmosphere storage
relative humidity
vacuum storage
freeze drying
freezing
pest and diseases in controlled environments
fungi, common fungal problems
cultural controls
current legislation
biological and integrated pest management
beneficial agents
economic thresholds
methods of introduction
major pests, diseases and disorders of crops identified
problem solving and identification of illness
difficult to diagnose problems
leaf hoppers; thrips; virus; bacteria; caterpillars; harlequin bugs and more.
transplanting a pot grown plant into a hydroponic ‘culture pot’.
Greenhouse Operation & Management
growing crops in greenhouses
solar energy
greenhouses
nature of active solar heating systems
examples of solar greenhouse facilities
greenhouse management
what you can grow
greenhouse and other growing structures
environmental factors that influence plant growth
plant needs
temperature control
heat loss
heaters
light factors
artificial light
horticultural management in a greenhouse
greenhouse benches
greenhouse cooling
fog.
Special Assignment
plan a hydroponic enterprise.
What is Commerical Hydroponics?
This novel farming method refers to the process of setting up commercial farms for large scale produce based on the principles of hydroponic farming. This is a novel method of cultivation and has numerous advantages when compared to traditional farming practices. Read more on Commercial Hydroponics Farming here
Other Hydroponics Courses
Looking for something similar? We offer a range of hydroponics courses:
