An essential introduction to the fruit growing industry for temperate climates.

Gain important skills for successful fruit growing. Learn orchard management, soils, planting, irrigation, pruning, cultural practices, pest control, stone fruits, fruit trees, nuts, vines and much more.

This course is for the serious grower!

All you need to know to set up a successful fruit growing farm.

Course Aims:

• Identify different types of fruit crops, which can be successfully grown in your region
• Explain the nature of the fruit industry in your region (locality)
• Determine the cultural requirements for different fruit crops
• Develop a plan for the establishment of an orchard
• Formulate appropriate methods for marketing specific fruit crops grown in your locality
• Develop a calendar for cultural management of a fruit plantation, or orchard