E-Learning Structure
The duration of this online course is 100 hours. This consists of 8 in-depth lessons:
- Introduction
- Review of the system of plant identification
- General characteristics of the berries
- Information contacts (ie: nurseries, seed, clubs etc.)
- Which Varieties to Grow
- Lesser Grown Varieties of Berry Plants
- Culture
- Planting
- staking
- mulching
- watering
- pest & disease
- feeding
- pruning
- protection from wind, salt, air, etc.
- Propagation
- Methods of propagating berries
- Propagation of selected varieties
- Weed Control & Irrigation
- Harvesting & Marketing Berries
- Commercial Berry Growing
Course Aims
- Differentiate between different types of berry fruit cultivars.
- Determine varieties of berry fruit suitable for growing in a specified locality.
- Explain the cultural treatment for a range of berry fruits, in specified situations.
- Determine how to propagate a range of different berry plants.
- Explain the harvesting of different berry crops.
- Develop strategies for commercial success in a berry fruit enterprise.
How Does A Warnborough Online Course Work?
You can start the course whenever is convenient for you. You will be studying from home and have access to support from our qualified tutors. Practical exercises and research tasks will be set at the end of each lesson – including an assignment. You will submit this assignment to your course tutor, who will mark your work and give you constructive feedback and suggestions.
If you have any questions please contact us.
