Objectives
To make students familiar with production technology of important horticultural crops.
Theory
Establishment of orchards, vegetable farms and ornamental gardens; site selection, layout methods, wind breaks and their role. Management practices; irrigation, manures and fertilizers, training and pruning, cultivation and weed control. Climate, soil, propagation, rootstocks, cultivars, important pests, harvesting, post-harvest handling and marketing of important horticultural crops (fruits, vegetables and ornamentals) of the region.
Practical
Practice in layout methods, Selection of plants from nursery, propagation methods. Planting and after care. Production techniques and identification of important cultivars of horticultural crops of the region.
Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to grow different horticultural crops of the region
Course Material
- Total Lessons 15
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Teacher
Mr. Shahid Iqbal
