Floriculture

Catalog description

Students will study the theoretical and practical aspects of effective production and crop management techniques for selected floral crops commonly grown in the commercial greenhouse industry. Basic crop morphology, propagation, fertilization, environmental responses, control of flowering, and post harvest care will be discussed for each crop. Crop production scheduling, marketing channels, and other selected management topics will be included. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing, and HORT 169, or BIOL 210. (Sp)