Greenhouse Management

This course will expose students to the operation of a horticultural plant production business.  The class will plan, produce and market a crop of greenhouse plants, options can include flower and vegetable bedding plants, perennials, and/or houseplants in the department growing spaces.  Students will learn and practice production scheduling, propagation, fertilization, pest control, and management of light and temperature.  Students will also manage the hydroponics and aquaponics systems.