Course Title: Geraniums & Pelargoniums VHT113
Geraniums & Pelargoniums VHT113
Love Geraniums and Pelargoniums? Discover more! A wonderful course for enthusiasts developed by John Mason, co author of Growing Geraniums & Pelargoniums. After learning how to deal with classification, physiology and information resources, you will develop an understanding of how to grow geraniums & pelargoniums. An in-depth study of almost 50 different varieties gives you a firm grasp on the subtle differences between the different cultivars in this group of plants.
Course Structure for Geraniums & Pelargoniums VHT113
- Introduction
- Review of the system of plant identification
- Physiology
- Information sources
- Culture
- Planting
- Staking
- Mulching
- Watering
- Feeding
- Soils
- Pruning, etc
- Propagation
- Methods of propagating this group of plants
- Propagation of selected varieties
- Using Geraniums & Pelargoniums
- Landscaping With Geraniums
- Growing in baskets
- Hydroponics
- Rock gardens
- Tubs
- Planting design
- Pest & Disease
- Diagnosing problems
- Hygiene
- Chemical & non chemical control
- Irrigation
- Manual & automatic
- Capillary
- Disease implications etc
- Greenhouse Management
- Types of Greenhouses & Other Growing Structures
- Plant Needs
- Temperature Control
- Special Project
- A research project into one major group such as species geraniums or pelargoniums, Regals, Zonals, Ivy Leaf, etc
Aims for Geraniums & Pelargoniums VHT113
- Select and cultivate appropriate varieties of geraniums and pelargoniums in different situations
- Describe the cultural requirements of various Geranium and Pelargoniums
- Propagate Geraniums and Pelargoniums, using different techniques
- Explain a variety of ways Geranium and Pelargoniums may be used both in landscape and other situations
- Manage various pest and disease problems that affect Pelargonium and Geraniums
- Manage the environmental conditions to optimise plant health
- Understand and manage water requirements of geraniums and pelargoniums, in a way to optimize the plant’s performance
- Manage the growing of Pelargoniums and Geraniums in a greenhouse
- Learn how to plan the establishment of a collection of different cultivars of a group of geraniums or pelargoniums
Price: £340
Qualification: Certificate
Estimated Course Duration: 100 hours
Available Learning Methods: Online, CD (+£5) and Correspondence (+£35)
Enrolment Dates: Our courses are self-paced and you can start at anytime
Enrol today and gain knowledge and develop your knowledge and skills in this specialised area
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As soon as payment has been confirmed you will be able to access your course materials online within 24 hours. Any further correspondence will arrive at your address between 3-4 days.
For any Questions or to Enrol please call 01227 789 649
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