Horticulture 

Course Details

Length: Trimester

Credits: 1 (Elective) 

Grades: 10-12

Description

Applications in Horticulture provides instruction that incorporates plant science, soil and media mixtures, plant identification and optimal environments.. This course will expose students to the art and science of growing plants and vegetables. The course emphasizes applying such knowledge & skill to the design, establishment, and maintenance of plant care. Students will have the opportunity to produce, and market different types of greenhouse plants grown in the school’s greenhouse. Skills in management, plant identification, pests control, starting plants, watering, fertilizing, and salesmanship will be developed. 

If selecting this course, you will be expected to work outside in strenuous situations and may be asked to come in early and stay late. It is one of the most authentic/real world classes offered at A-P High School. If you cannot commit to additional responsibilities, consider another class from the course list. 

Areas of Study:

1. Sterilization and IPM’s 5. Plant Inbound Handling

2. Plant Selection Decisions 6. Plant Care and Growth Requirements

3. Material Calculations 7. Sales Strategies, Plant ID and Information 

4. Soil Selection and Applications 8. Business Plan and Execution of Annual Plant Sale