HORT 223 Nursery Management
(Contact Hours: 4) Students in this course will learn the basic management practices for plant nursery container and field production. They will design, implement, and experience supply chain logistics by participating in projects where they select crops based on customer needs. They will obtain, propagate, up-pot, market, "sell", and "ship" their selected plant materials. Students will manage all aspects of irrigation, pest control, and permits/certifications for their selected crops. Students will learn to select plants based on their ecosystem services, management needs, and aesthetics. They will also discover how nursery plants are used to augment and restore urban and rural residential, commercial, and "natural" ecosystems. Minimum benchmarks will be enforced.