Vegetable and Berry Production

Structure Type: Course
Code: KA01CKATE13
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Tiainen, Juha
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will gain an understanding of the extensiveness and possibilities of outdoor horticulture. They will also learn about cultivation methods and profitability and marketing in the field.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Cultivating vegetable outdoors + marketing and profitability
- Cultivating garden berries + marketing and profitability
- Methods and procedures in horticulture

Recommended or Required Reading

- Irma Voipio. 2001. Vihannekset. Lajit, viljely ja sato. Publication 316 of the Puutarhaliitto
- Other material as indictated

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures: 30 %
- Independent study: 70 %

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

- Active participation in lectures
- Approved assignment and exam

Work Placement

None

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