HRT222

This course covers the production of greenhouse crops, the cultural practices required for growth and the management of greenhouse production facilities. Seeding, watering, fertilization, growing medias, temperature control, light supplementation, and insect and disease control will be covered. Bedding plants, containerized crops and starter plants will be grown throughout the semester. Students will gain hands-on experience with contemporary technologies in controlled-environment production, including soil-less growing systems.