Soil and Plant Nutrition

BIOLGY X 493.2

Learn the physical, biological, and chemical properies of soils; learn what is in a soil report and how to improve your soil's yield.

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Winter
Spring
Remote
Starting at $650.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Define soil science vocabulary
  • Identify different soil textures and types
  • Understand the basics of the physical and chemical properties of soils
  • Learn to select and apply fertilizers and soil amendments effectively

About this course:

This introductory course covers the physical, biological, and chemical properties of soils, as well as basic plant nutrition and fertilization. Soil conditions that affect plant-soil-air-water relations are discussed, including the effects of soil compaction and drainage. Other topics include the texture, structure, and classification of soils, the use of soil amendments to improve soils, and the properties and applications of fertilizers.
Prerequisites
Recommended but not required for enrollment: BIOLGY X 496.2 General Botany for Gardeners

Spring 2023 Schedule

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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
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Instructor: Marziyeh Haghighat
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials Required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 11, 2023
Course Requirements
Book: Underground: A Gardener's Guide to Soil and Plant Nutrition by Cipes and Renshaw
ISBN 978-1794062443
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Wed Apr 5, 2023
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Wed Apr 12, 2023
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Wed Apr 19, 2023
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Wed Apr 26, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 3, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 10, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 17, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 24, 2023
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Wed May 31, 2023
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Wed Jun 7, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jun 14, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Landscape Architecture
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Gardening
Community farming on a small holding.
Horticulture
Young couple running a garden center.
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