Berries can form a viable alternative or supplementary crop with varieties suitable for many different climates and conditions.  This course will provide you the knowledge to make informed decisions and sound management skills for a range of berry crops.

This course is ideal for both the berry enthusiast and commercial grower, covering all aspects of the propagation, care and cultivation of common, and uncommon berry fruit; with the opportunity to specialise in one type of berry crop.

Course Aims:

• Differentiate between different types of berry fruit cultivars
• Determine varieties of berry fruit suitable for growing in a specified locality
• Explain the cultural treatment for a range of berry fruits, in specified situations
• Determine how to propagate a range of different berry plants
• Explain the harvesting of different berry crops
• Develop strategies for commercial success in a berry fruit enterprise

There are 8 lessons in this course:

1. Introduction
2. Which Varieties to Grow
3. Lesser Grown Varieties of Berry Plants
4. Culture
5. Propagation
6. Weed Control & Irrigation
7. Harvesting & Marketing Berries
8. Commercial Berry Growing