Certificate In Herbs

Herbs

Certificate in Herbs

Course info

This course is ideal for anyone wanting to start their herb career!  It is very comprehensive and challenges students to expand their knowledge of herbs and become a true expert.  Certificate in Herbs covers less horticulture than Certificate in Horticulture – Herbs, and instead is more appropriate for those interested in operating a small business that grows and harvests herbs and produces herb products.

What will you achieve from this course?

After completing a Certificate in Herbs you will have extensive knowledge of the many varieties of herbs, herb propagation, growing and harvesting methods as well as herb product production.  You will have the knowledge necessary to construct a herb garden, manage pests, manage a Herb Nursery and much more!

Lessons

•     Introduction
•     Overview of Herb Varieties
•     Soils & Nutrition
•     Herb Culture
•     Propagation Techniques
•     Pests & Disease Control
•     Harvesting Herbs
•     Processing Herbs
•     Using Herbs: Herb Crafts
•     Using Herbs: Herbs for Cooking
•     Using Herbs: Medicinal Herbs
•     Herb Farming
•     Herb Garden Design
•     Constructing a Herb Garden
•     Managing a Herb Nursery
•     Lavenders
•     Mints
•     Lamiaceae Herbs
•     Garlic
•     The Asteraceae (Compositae) Herbs
•     The Apiaceae Family
•     Other Herbs
•     Topiary & Hedges
•     Producing Herb Products  A
•     Producing Herb Products  B
•     Producing Herb Products  C
•     Marketing in the Herb Industry
•     Budgeting & Business Planning
•     Workforce Design & Management
•     Major Research Project

Course Delivery

This course is only available to be completed by correspondence.

Work Load  | Full time: 12hrs per week |  Part time: 6hrs per week |  Total Duration 600hrs

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