Why study this Nursery Growers course?

Interested in growing young plants? Want to establish a nursery grower business? This Nursery Growers course online is here to help you!

This online Nursery Growers course is designed to help set up and run a succesful nursery. This is the way many plant nurseries start. If you want to avoid some of the big pitfalls, and minimize the chances of wasting time and money; a course like this is a very wise move before you begin.

Course Aims:

  • Understand 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.
  • Understand a range of cutting techniques including hardwood cuttings, softwood cuttings, semi hardwood cuttings, tip cuttings, heel cuttings, nodal cuttings, can cuttings and basal cuttings.

 

Lesson Structure

1. Plant Identification and Culture
  • Understanding Plant Classification
  • Plant Names
  • Levels of Division
  • Terminology
  • Pronunciation of Plant Names
  • Botanical Families of Genera
  • Growing Plants in a Greenhouse
  • Types of Greenhouses
  • Siting Greenhouses
  • Greenhouse benches and beds
  • Cladding materials and their properties
  • Shade houses
  • Environmental Factors That Influence Plant Growth
  • Temperature Control
  • Heat Loss
  • Localised Heaters
  • Greenhouse Cooling
  • Light Factors
  • Problems with Greenhouses
  • The Nursery Irrigation Program
  • Weeds and Steps in Controlling
  • Recommended weedicide for use in a nursery
  • Pesticides
2. Plant Propagation
  • Methods of Propagating Plants
  • Hormone Treatment of Cuttings
  • Other Chemical Treatments
  • Propagation Media
  • Containers
  • Problems with Containers
  • Labels
  • Stakes, Trellises, and Trainers
  • Plant Selection
  • Selecting Plants for Use in Horticultural Situations
  • Selecting Herbaceous Plants
  • Selecting Woody Plants
  • Guide to Shrubs in the Landscape
3. Soils and Nutrition
  • The Soil
  • Naming the Soil
  • The Nutrient Elements
  • Major Elements
  • Minor Elements
  • Total Salts
  • Diagnosis of Nutritional Problems
  • Potting Media
  • Nursery Nutrition Management
4. Seed Propagation and Nursery Business
  • Sources of Seed
  • Maintaining Genetic Identity in Seed
  • Hybrid Seed Production
  • Storing Seed
  • Difficult Seeds
  • Dormancy Factors Affecting Germination
  • Germination Treatments
  • Sowing Seed
5. Cutting Propagation
  • Where to Get Your Cuttings
  • Classification of Cutting Types
  • Types of Cuttings
  • Variations
  • Production Systems
  • How to Maintain Plant in Pots
  • Plant Modification to Achieve Uniformity
6. Pest and Disease
  • Horticultural Management in a Greenhouse
  • The UC System and Minimising Disease
  • Rules to Maintain Sanitation
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Chemical Methods of Pest Control
  • Non Chemical Methods
  • Pests and Diseases
  • Plant Viruses
  • Virus Control

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  • Experienced Tutor support
  • Certificate sent to you
  • Online study (Printed notes available)
  • Self paced - no set timetable
  • 12 months to complete course

From: $25.00 / week for 26 weeks

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      Why study this Nursery Growers course?

      Interested in growing young plants? Want to establish a nursery grower business? This Nursery Growers course online is here to help you!

      This online Nursery Growers course is designed to help set up and run a succesful nursery. This is the way many plant nurseries start. If you want to avoid some of the big pitfalls, and minimize the chances of wasting time and money; a course like this is a very wise move before you begin.

      Course Aims:

      • Understand 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.
      • Understand a range of cutting techniques including hardwood cuttings, softwood cuttings, semi hardwood cuttings, tip cuttings, heel cuttings, nodal cuttings, can cuttings and basal cuttings.

       

      Lesson Structure

      1. Plant Identification and Culture
      • Understanding Plant Classification
      • Plant Names
      • Levels of Division
      • Terminology
      • Pronunciation of Plant Names
      • Botanical Families of Genera
      • Growing Plants in a Greenhouse
      • Types of Greenhouses
      • Siting Greenhouses
      • Greenhouse benches and beds
      • Cladding materials and their properties
      • Shade houses
      • Environmental Factors That Influence Plant Growth
      • Temperature Control
      • Heat Loss
      • Localised Heaters
      • Greenhouse Cooling
      • Light Factors
      • Problems with Greenhouses
      • The Nursery Irrigation Program
      • Weeds and Steps in Controlling
      • Recommended weedicide for use in a nursery
      • Pesticides
      2. Plant Propagation
      • Methods of Propagating Plants
      • Hormone Treatment of Cuttings
      • Other Chemical Treatments
      • Propagation Media
      • Containers
      • Problems with Containers
      • Labels
      • Stakes, Trellises, and Trainers
      • Plant Selection
      • Selecting Plants for Use in Horticultural Situations
      • Selecting Herbaceous Plants
      • Selecting Woody Plants
      • Guide to Shrubs in the Landscape
      3. Soils and Nutrition
      • The Soil
      • Naming the Soil
      • The Nutrient Elements
      • Major Elements
      • Minor Elements
      • Total Salts
      • Diagnosis of Nutritional Problems
      • Potting Media
      • Nursery Nutrition Management
      4. Seed Propagation and Nursery Business
      • Sources of Seed
      • Maintaining Genetic Identity in Seed
      • Hybrid Seed Production
      • Storing Seed
      • Difficult Seeds
      • Dormancy Factors Affecting Germination
      • Germination Treatments
      • Sowing Seed
      5. Cutting Propagation
      • Where to Get Your Cuttings
      • Classification of Cutting Types
      • Types of Cuttings
      • Variations
      • Production Systems
      • How to Maintain Plant in Pots
      • Plant Modification to Achieve Uniformity
      6. Pest and Disease
      • Horticultural Management in a Greenhouse
      • The UC System and Minimising Disease
      • Rules to Maintain Sanitation
      • Integrated Pest Management
      • Chemical Methods of Pest Control
      • Non Chemical Methods
      • Pests and Diseases
      • Plant Viruses
      • Virus Control

      Enrol Now

      • Experienced Tutor support
      • Certificate sent to you
      • Online study (Printed notes available)
      • Self paced - no set timetable
      • 12 months to complete course

      From: $25.00 / week for 26 weeks

      Clear

       

      Get a Free Info Pack!

        CourseStream Accreditation.
        Accredited courses.