Green House Technology Curriculum - Design Emphasised

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1.0 GREEN HOUSE TECHNOLOGY COURSE CURRICULUM

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 change

that is increasingly making outdoor plant growing unpredictable.

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

crops/plants, green house technology offers an effective alternative intervention. This

course is thus designed to impart practical skills and expertise on prudent application of

green house technology in attaining maximum crop yields for food sufficiency, incomegeneration and ultimate wealth creation.

1.2 Course Objectives

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

i. Define a green house and explain its uses

ii. Identify and relate factors used to determine suitable sites of a green house

iii. List down factors to consider in sizing a green house

iv. Design a simple green house using locally available resourcesv. Select suitable crops/plants species for growth inside a green house

vi. Carry out general day to day management and husbandry practices on

green house plantsvii. Carry out regular and schedule maintenance practices on green house

structuresviii. Trouble shoot common green house plants problemsix. Analyze investment in green house technology

1.3 Target Groups

Extension Service Providers

Farmer Groups

Small Holder Farmers

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

One week or 40 hrs.

1.6 Course Fees

Ksh.15, 500 Fullboard

1.7 Course Contents/Outline

1.7.1 Introduction - 21/2 hrs

- Definition

- Importance of a Green House- Types of Green Houses

- Siting Green House

1.7.2 Design of Green House - 4 hrs - Class Session

- 8 hrs - Practical - Local Materials for Green House Construction

- Modern Materials for Green House Construction

- Sizing Green House

- Structural Frame- Floor

- Gutter- Doors- Construction

1.7.3 Green House Crops - 2 hrs Class Session- 4 hrs Practical

- Vegetables

- Flowers

- Fruits

1.7.4 Management of Green House Plants - 21/2 hrs - Class

- 4 hrs Practical- Humidification/Damping Down

- Pest and Diseases Control

- Hygienic & Sanitary Standards- Ventilation

- Staking

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1.7.5 Structure Maintenance - 2 hrs Class Session

- 4 hrs Practical - In & Outdoor Cleaning

- Repair Works

- Part Replacement

1.7.6 Green House Plants Problems - 3 hrs Class Session

- 3 hrs Practical - Pest and diseases attack

- Unsterilized Soil/Manures

- New Plants Inspection

- Spraying, Fumigating & Dusting

1.7.7 Investment Analysis - 2 hrs Class Session

- Costing

- Gross Margins Analysis ( GMA)

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Green House Technology Curriculum - Design Emphasised