Horticulture 431: News Page


News of Week Nov. 9, 2009

Revised Schedule Hort 431 – Fall 2009

Nov. 9

X. Fertilization Systems;
XI. Irrigation Systems -- Types, Watering, Fertigation, Intermittent Mist, Recycling Systems

XII. Pest and Pathogen Control, "Scouting System", etc.

Nov. 16th
XIII. Digging and Transplanting of Nursery Stock

XIV. Storage and Transportation of Nursery Stock

Nov. 23

XV. The Crop Environment and Nursery Productivity;
Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov. 26).

Nov. 30

EXAM III (Tuesday, Dec 1)

XVI. Chemical and Mechanical Growth Modification;

Dec. 7

(All projects due Tuesday, December 8, 2009 by 4pm).
No Class; Study for Finals; ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

On Tuesday, Nov 10 we will finish X. Fertilization Systems and XI Irrigation Systems;

On Thursday, Nov 12th , we will finish Chap XII - Pest & Pathogen Control;

We will be visiting Martha’s Bloomers (retail nursery) in Navasota on Thursday, November 12th. The trip will take place during your lab period, but I want to leave at 12:45 SHARP behind the Horticulture Loading Dock. You can bring a camera. We will return by 3:00 pm.

. Have a Great Week!

Fred Davies