Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Know Your Instructor

    • Know Your Course
  • 2

    Lecture 1- Hydroponics Farming Concept

    • Chapter 1.1- The Dilemma

    • Chapter 1.2- Brief History of Hydroponics

    • Chapter 1.3- What is Hydroponics?

    • Chapter 1.4- Global Scenario of Hydroponics Farming

    • Chapter 1 Quiz
  • 3

    Lecture 2- Cultivating Systems of Hydroponics

    • Chapter 2.1- NFT(Nutrient Film Technique)

    • Chapter 2.2- Important Measures of NFT

    • Chapter 2.3- NFT Setup

    • Chapter 2.4- DWC(Deep Water Culture)

    • Chapter 2.5- DWC Commercial Setup Fundamental

    • Chapter 2.6- Dutch Bucket System

    • Chapter 2.7- Vertical Tower

    • Practical Video Demonstration - Chapter 2

    • Chapter 2 Quiz
  • 4

    Lecture 3- Open Cultivating System

    • Chapter 3.1- Cocopeat Growbag System

    • Chapter 3.2- Grow Slab System and Trough System

    • Practical Video Demonstration - Open cultivating system

    • Chapter 3 Quiz
  • 5

    Lecture 4- Climate Control and Structure Concept

    • Chapter 4.1- Important Parameters for Climate Control

    • Chapter 4.2- Different Structure Concepts

    • Chapter 4.3- Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse

    • Chapter 4.4- Glass/Polycarbonate House and Shade Net House

    • Chapter 4.5- Parameter Control Facility in Structure
  • 6

    Lecture 5- Hydroponics Setup Understanding

    • Chapter 5.1- Way to Hydroponics Setup Understanding

    • Chapter 5.2- Outdoor Hydroponics Setup

    • Chapter 5.3- Structure Selection and Construction

    • Chapter 5.4- Irrigation Facility Setup

    • Chapter 5.5- Hydroponics Cultivating System Setup

    • Chapter 5.6- Automation(Advance Or Basic)

    • Chapter 5.7- Nutrient Dosing System

    • Chapter 5.8- Weed-Mate or Ground Cover

    • Chapter 5.9- Nutrient And Seed Selection

    • Chapter 5.10- Indoor Hydroponics Setup

    • Chapter 5.11- Vertical Rack

    • Chapter 5.12- Growlights

    • Chapter 5.13- Co2 Incubator

    • Chapter 5.14- Humidifier

    • Practical Demonstration - Hydroponics Setup(Fan and pad Polyhouse)
  • 7

    Lecture 6- Crop Selection and Variety

    • Chapter 6.1- Crop Variety and Selection

    • Chapter 6.2- Green Leafy Crops: Lettuce

    • Chapter 6.3- Green Leafy Crops: Basil, Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard, Parsley, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme

    • Chapter 6.4 - Vine Crops : Capsicum, Cucumber, Cherry tomatoes, Snacky Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Zucchini, Broccoli

    • Chapter 6.5 - Flowers
  • 8

    Chapter 7 - Nutrient Management & Preparation

    • Chapter 7.1 - Nutrient Grade

    • Chapter 7.2 - Nutrient Class and nutrient making

    • Chapter 7.3.1 - EC and pH

    • Chapter 7.3.2 - EC and pH - 2
  • 9

    Chapter 8 - Understanding horticulture skills and its importance

    • Chapter 8.1 - Understanding Skills

    • Chapter 8.2.1 - Farm management skills - 1 - Site Selection

    • Chapter 8.2.2 - Farm management skills - 2 - Staff Selection

    • Chapter 8.2.3 - Farm management skills - 3 - Site Development

    • Chapter 8.2.4 - Farm management skills - 4 - Crop Information

    • Chapter 8.2.5 - Farm management skills - 5 - Understanding Seasonal Impact

    • Chapter 8.3 - Water Quality

    • Chapter 8.4.1 - Pest Management 1

    • Chapter 8.4.2 - Pest Management 2

    • Chapter 8.4.3 - Pest Management 3

    • Chapter 8.5 - Diseases

    • Chapter 8.6 - Nutrient deficiency

    • Chapter 8.7 - Role of H2O2 in hydroponics

    • Practical Demonstration - Understanding plant growth
  • 10

    Chapter 9 - Understanding Plant Growth Process

    • Chapter 9.1 - Seed/planting material selection

    • Chapter 9.2 - Germination

    • Chapter 9.3 - Transplantation

    • Chapter 9.4 - Pruning

    • Chapter 9.5 - Flowering

    • Chapter 9.6 - Fruiting

    • Chapter 9.7 - Harvesting & Packaging
  • 11

    Chapter 10 - Automation in hydroponics & Equipments

    • Chapter 10 - Automation in hydroponics & Equipments
  • 12

    Chapter 11- Related Concept Understanding

    • Chapter 11.1- Aeroponics and Aquaponics

    • Chapter 11.2- Micro-Greens and Hydroponic Fodder

    • Chapter 11.3- Residual Free Concept
  • 13

    Chapter 12- Home/Terrace and Kitchen Garden by using Hydroponics

    • Chapter 12- Home/Terrace and Kitchen Garden by using Hydroponics
  • 14

    Chapter 13- Commercial Data of Hydroponics Project

    • Chapter 13- Commercial Data of Hydroponics Project