CERTIFICATE IN HERBS VHT014

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Select a payment plan: (Fee Code: CT) Plan A: 1 payment of £1,157.00
Plan B: 2 payments of £630.00
Plan C: 4 payments of £338.00

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Distance Learning Herb Course

“A herb growers course designed for those serious about entering the herb growing industry – covers all types of herbs from culinary through to ornamental and medicinal. This course will give you the confidence to succeed in this interesting field.” - Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA, ACS Tutor

DURATION: 600 hours

COURSE CONTENT

There are thirty lessons including a special project in this course, each requiring about 16 hours work.

1. Introduction

2. Overview of Herb Varieties

3. Soils & Nutrition

4. Herb Culture

5. Propagation Techniques

6. Pests & Disease Control

7. Harvesting Herbs

8. Processing Herbs

9. Using Herbs: Herb Crafts

10. Using Herbs: Herbs for Cooking

11. Using Herbs: Medicinal Herbs

12. Herb Farming

12. Herb Garden Design

14. Constructing a Herb Garden

15. Managing a Herb Nursery

16. Lavenders

17. Mints

18. Lamiaceae Herbs

19. Garlic

20. The Asteraceae (Compositae) Herbs

21. The Apiaceae Family

22. Other Herbs

23. Topiary & Hedges

24. Producing Herb Products A

35. Producing Herb Products B

26. Producing Herb Products C

27. Marketing in the Herb Industry

28. Budgeting & Business Planning

29. Workforce Design & Management

30. Major Research Project

EXAMS: Two exams must be sat and passed; one for the first 15 lessons and the other for the last 15

Enrolment Fee does not include exam fees

Home Study Herb Course

Study in your own home at your own pace.

Learn more about herb production and growth.

Improve your job prospects or your own business.

Learn from industry experts – our tutors!

“A herb growers course designed for those serious about entering the herb growing industry – covers all types of herbs from culinary through to ornamental and medicinal. This course will give you the confidence to succeed in this interesting field.“
Gavin Cole B.Sc., Psych.Cert., Cert.Garden Design, MACA ACS Tutor

This course has been operating for years and is designed for people who are involved, or wanting to become involved in the business of herbs. It covers less horticulture and focused more strongly on herbs than the Certificate in Horticulture -Herbs. This course is more appropriate for the small business operator who not only grows herbs but also harvests and value adds (eg. perhaps producing herb products).