This is the starting point for anyone serious hydroponic grower who is relatively new to the discipline. This course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from sdome of the most experienced hydroponic experts available.
COURSE STRUCTURE
There are ten lessons as follows:
1. Introduction
2. How a Plant Grows
3. Hydroponic Systems
4. Nutrition & Nutrition management
5. Plant Culture
6. Hydroponic Vegetable Production
7. Hydroponic Cut Flower Production
8. Solid Media vs Nutrient Film
9. Greenhouse Operation & Management
10. Special Assignment
AIMS
* Explain different hydroponic systems.
* Select appropriate media for specified hydroponic crops.
* Describe the equipment used in hydroponic systems.
* Determine the management of nutrition in hydroponic systems.
* Explain the management of a greenhouse in the production of a hydroponic crop.
* Plan the establishment of hydroponic facility to satisfy specified criteria, both commercial and cultural.
* Develop a management plan for a hydroponic facility.
WHAT IS HYDROPONICS
Hydroponics is the art of growing plants without soil. It is the perfect way to avoid heavy, back breaking work, such as digging. Pests, diseases and weeds are generally much easier to control. Over the past few decades hydroponics has proven an ideal method for both keen amateur gardeners and commercial growers looking for an alternative way of producing plants.
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.
Written and taught by leading international experts including John Mason, author of Commercial Hydroponics (now in it's 8th printing) and Dr Lyn Morgan, author and commercial hydroponic consultant.
