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1.0 GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY IN HORTICULTURAL CROPS

PRODUCTION - COURSE CURRICULUM/OUTLINE

1.1 Introduction

Outdoor crop growth is susceptible to a myriad of varying climatical elements. In most

instances, the climatical elements have adverse effects on the general crop growth andultimate productivity. The situation is exacerbated by the emergence of climate changethat is increasingly making outdoor crop growing unpredictable.

To ameliorate the negative effects of climatical elements on outdoor growing of

crops/plants, green house technology offers an effective alternative intervention. Thiscourse endeavors therefore to impart practical skills and expertise on prudent application

of green house technology in attaining maximum yields from selected horticultural crops

towards food sufficiency, income generation, wealth creation and overall povertyreduction in tandem with aspirations of Kenya Vision 2030.

1.2 Course Objectives

By the end of the course training, the participants should be able to:

i. Explain the importance of green house in horticultural crops production

ii. Identify and describe various materials ( local and modern) used in green

house construction

iii. Design simple green houseiv. Identify appropriate and suitable horticultural crops for green house

production

v. Carry out husbandry practices for selected green house horticultural crops

vi. Analyze economic investment in green house horticultural cropsproduction

1.3 Target Groups

Extension Service Providers in Public and Private Sectors

Farmer Groups

Farm Managers

Small Holders Irrigation Managers

Interested Stakeholders

1.4 Methodology

The course shall be delivered through:

Lectures

Practical Demonstration

Field Work

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Group Discussions

Field Trip

1.5 Course Duration

Two Weeks or 80 hrs.

1.6 Course Fees

- Full Board Accommodation - Ksh. 42,200 per participant

- Half Board Accommodation Ksh. 30,000 per participant

1.7 Course Contents/Outline

1.7.1 Introduction - 2 hrs- Definition and importance of a Green House

- Types of Green Houses

- Local Materials for Green House Construction- Modern Materials for Green House Construction

- Siting of Green House

- Sizing of Green House- Structural Frame, Roof, Floor, Gutters, Doors & Ventilation

- Irrigation Infrastructure Layout

1.7.3 Green House Crops Identification - 2 hrs Class Session- Technical Capacity

- Market Availability

- Environmental Compatibility

- Size of Green House- Previous Crop History

- Gross Margin Analysis

1.7.3 General Green House Crop Husbandry Practices - 2 hrs - Class

- 6 hrs Practical- Soil Analysis and Treatment

- Seed Bed Preparation

- Nursery Establishment

- Irrigation Scheduling- Temperature Control

- General Principles of Diseases & Pest Management

1.7.4 Specific Green House Crop Husbandry Practices

i. Tomatoes- 2 hrs Class Session

- 8 hrs Practical

- Varieties (Determinate & Indeterminate)

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- Transplanting/Sowing

- Spacing- Fertilizers Application

- Supporting

- Twisting- Desuckering

- Defoliation- Truss Pruning- Vigor Management

- Common Pest and Diseases and their control

- Harvesting and Post Harvest Handling

ii. Capsicum

- 2 hrs Class Session- 6 hrs Practical

- Varieties (Yolo wonder, California wonder etc)

- Transplanting/Sowing- Spacing

- Fertilizers Application

- Supporting- Defoliation

- Vigor Management

- Common Pest and Diseases and their control

- Harvesting and Post Harvest Handling

iii. Spinach

- 2 hrs Class Session

- 4 hrs Practical - Varieties (Early Hybrid No.7, Giant Nobel etc)

- Transplanting/Sowing- Spacing

- Fertilizers Application

- Common Pest and Diseases and their control

- Harvesting and Post Harvest Handling

1.7.5 Investment Analysis - 2 hrs Class Session

- Costing- Gross Margins Analysis (GMA)

- Payback Period (PP)

1.7.6 Course Evaluation - 2 hrs Class Session

1.8 Collaborators

- Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI)

- Green House Manufacturers ( G. North, Amiran, Agro Tunnel

International,etc)

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- Universities ( UON, JKUAT)

- Agricultural Information Resource Centre (AIRC)- Ministry of Agriculture Small Scale Horticulture Development Project

( SHDP ADB) Kilimo

- Osho Chemicals Ltd- Twiga Chemicals Ltd

- Ace Agricultural Management Services

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