Overview of commercial greenhouse operations including materials and construction, heating and cooling systems, containers and greenhouse equipment. Management of growing medium, irrigation, fertilization, temperature, growth regulators, CO2, and light. Alternative cropping systems, post-production storage and handling discussed. Crops surveyed include foliage, cut flowers, potted flowering plants and bedding plants.
Course ID
58
Department
Subject
Units
3
Requisites
ADVISE: O H 50
Transfer code
CSU
Credit type
Credit/Degree Applicable
Lecture hours
Lec-35
Lab hours
Lab-52.5
Has field trips
1