Abstract

This subject focuses on the sustainable production of commercial cut flower and foliage crops including examples of traditional, popular, native, and exotic crops. Utilising a rose project case study, students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the biology, principles, and practices of cut flower production in protected structures, focusing … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: 1. Behind the scenes of a floriculture business: Rose case study;2. Setting the context;3. Flower crop biology;4. Markets and types of growing;5. Climate and flowering control;6. Markets and marketing;7. Flower project establishment;8. Protected cultivation;9. Hydroponics;10. Harvest and post-harvest;11. Floriculture economics;12. Traditional flower crops;13. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessment items

1. Crop selection & biology
2. Setting up the project
3. Crop management
4. Project plan
5. Exam

Learning activities

HRT207 Intensive school