Greenhouse Technology II: Hydroponics

Length: 1 semester

Grade Level: 9-12, Adult

Cost: $299

Greenhouse Technology II: Hydroponics explores implementing and utilizing hydroponics in a greenhouse or other suitable environments. The course discusses feeding hydroponic plants, hydroponic growing mediums, Water Culture vs. Aggregate Culture Systems, Wicking Hydroponic Systems, Deep Water Culture (DWC) Hydroponics Systems, Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) Hydroponic Systems, Ebb and Flow (Flood and Drain) Hydroponic Systems, Drip Hydroponic Systems, Selecting Hydroponic Crops, and Diagnosing Problems in a Hydroponic System. Upon completion of this course, students will have an excellent understanding of how greenhouses operate under hydroponic practices. Students will have the skills to consider using hydroponics in their personal or business greenhouse or the many career opportunities in the greenhouse, horticulture and floriculture industries.