Greenhouse culture of spring greenhouse crops.

With lab. Principles of sustainable production of vegetable crops. Topics include specific practices used for the major vegetable crops grown in New England, water and soil fertility management, season extenders, and crop rotation. Course intended for students who want to grow vegetable crops or work in the vegetable industry. Prerequisite: introductory botany or plant science course.

With lab. Introduction to the growth, culture, and science related to the production and use of herbs, spices, and medicinal plants. Emphasis on plants used in the home; discussion of bioactivity of plant extracts. Practice in seeding, growing, oil extraction, and utilization of these plants. (Gen.Ed. BS)

First half of the semester: an introduction to basic concepts in agricultural chemistry as related to the growth and culture of turf grasses. Second half: the overall growth and development of grasses including such areas as soil fertility and mineral nutrition. Prerequisite: PLNTSOIL 230.

Study and identification of herbaceous plants; their uses as ornamental plants for home, park, and business.

Calculations involving area and volume measurements, fertilizer and pesticide requirements, cost analysis, seed calculations, irrigation calculations, and calculations relating to spreader and sprayer calibrations.. Prerequisite: PLNTSOIL 230.

Theory and practice of pruning deciduous fruit plants/trees. Practical, hands-on experience is the focus of the class.

With lab. Principles of hydraulics and system design for turf and landscapes with an emphasis on golf courses. Irrigation systems, equipment performance, installation practices, operation procedures and troubleshooting. Drainage of sports turf also included.

Principles of engines and machinery operation, maintenance, selection, and minor repair. Turf equipment emphasized. Instruction on how to train operators of equipment. Budgeting for equipment.

This class is specifically for those students who have already taken PLSOILIN 106, and who now wish to complete the lab component of the PLSOILIN 105 class that is required for all students completing the major or minor in this program.