HORT 1401 HORTICULTURE

A scientific and practical approach to plant production and growth. Principles of propagating plants, including vegetables, ornamentals and fruits. Also methods of handling seed; starting plants by the use of cuttings, layers, buds, grafts and bulbs; ways of propagating specific plants; factors influencing growth of plants after transplanting. Topics such as sites, soils, fertilizers, pruning, nutrition, pests and greenhouse production will be covered. 48 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.