Plant nursery course
Date: January 20-21, 2024
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Investment: €123 VAT included
This training aims to empower participants with theoretical and practical knowledge about seeds and nursery management. Over two days, we will cover topics such as the importance of seeds in food security and biodiversity conservation, seed production and management techniques, and the establishment and administration of plant nurseries.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the anatomy and physiology of seeds, methods of harvesting, processing, and storage, as well as the selection of varieties and genetic improvement. The program will also cover principles of seed production in sustainable agricultural systems, pollination techniques, pest and disease control, and seed quality care.
We will explore the planning and implementation of plant nurseries, techniques of vegetative propagation, young plant management, post-germinative care, pest and disease control in nurseries, and marketing strategies.
At the end of the program, participants will receive a certificate recognizing their knowledge and skills in seed production and management, as well as in the establishment and management of plant nurseries.
Join us on this journey of discovery into the world of seeds and nursery management!
Objectives:
- Empower participants with theoretical and practical knowledge about seeds and nursery management.
- Promote understanding of the importance of seeds in food security and biodiversity conservation.
- Develop skills in seed production and management.
- Provide techniques and knowledge for the establishment and management of plant nurseries.
Day 1: Introduction to Seeds
- Importance of seeds in agriculture and genetic diversity preservation.
- Anatomy and physiology of seeds.
- Methods of harvesting, processing, and storage of seeds.
- Basics of variety selection and seed improvement.
- Principles of seed production in sustainable agricultural systems.
- Pollination techniques, isolation, and pest and disease management.
- Seed quality care and certification standards.
- Practices for collection, processing, and storage of seeds from different species.
Day 2: Nursery Management: Planning and Implementation
- Importance of nurseries in producing healthy and adapted plants.
- Planning and organizing a plant nursery.
- Selection and preparation of suitable substrate.
- Techniques of vegetative propagation: cuttings, grafting, and clump division.
Management and Marketing of Plants in Nurseries
- Post-germinative care and young plant management in the nursery.
- Transplantation techniques, fertilization, and irrigation.
- Practices for pest and disease management in nurseries.
- Marketing and advertising strategies for plants in nurseries.
Note: The seed and nursery management training program can be customized according to the specific needs and characteristics of the participants, as well as the particularities of plant species in the region where it is conducted.