Sep 18, 2015

University of Florida to Offer Online Course on Advanced Nutrient Management for Container-Grown CropsSource: University of Florida

The University of Florida’s IFAS Extension is offering an online course on “Advanced Nutrient Management for Container-Grown Crops” in English and Spanish from Oct. 5 to 30, 2015.

This course is design to help you understand and manage aspects of pH management including lime, water quality, species, nitrogen form and root substrate. You will know how to convert fertilizer units and formulate a fertilizer from individual salts. Learn to diagnose nutritional problems and recommend corrective actions.

Click here to watch a brief video with more information on the course or click here to enroll.

More than 230 growers from the U.S. and overseas have completed the University of Florida’s IFAS Extension Greenhouse Training Online courses so far this year.

Courses are designed for people already working in the greenhouse or nursery industry. The courses run for four weeksand the cost $200 per participant. The lectures and assignments are in English and Spanish, and include a personalized certificate of completion.

Advanced Nutrient Management is designed for experienced growers, technical managers and sales staff. Many of our examples are ornamental crops, but principles apply equally to edibles. Information is relevant for any greenhouse location.

Participants must already know how to use Excel, email, how to do a pH and electrical conductivity (EC) test, calculate ppm of a chemical, and read a basic fertilizer level (the knowledge covered in our online Nutrient Management Level 1 course).

Each week there are two streaming classes and one activity (about 3-4 hours commitment per week), which can be accessed at any time of day.

There are live instructors available using text chat and discussion features. For more information, go to Back Pocket Grower.