Hydroponics is essentially the process of growing plants without soil. However, to successfully do this, you need a good understanding of how plants grow so you can control what Mother Nature does – light, humidity, water, oxygen, temperature and nutrients! This course is not intended for commercial growers. It is, however, ideal for those who want first-hand practical experience in setting up a basic hydroponic system.
The Certificate of Hydroponics is an online professional development program that will introduce you to the theory behind a space-efficient method of growing everything from berries and vegetables to herbs and cut flowers.
In this hydroponics course, you will study the types of hydroponic systems, how to manage a plant’s nutrition, control diseases and pests, and how to cool, dry, freeze and store plants.
You will also learn about hydroponic vegetable and cut flower production, how to operate and manage a greenhouse, and plan your own hydroponic enterprise.
On completion of this course, you will be able to use your passion for applying technology to grow herbs, vegetables and other plants using hydroponics … all from the comfort of your own home!
Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us.
