Welcome to
Tunnel Production
Welcome to our exciting course on Tunnel Production in a Soil-less Environment! In this cutting-edge program, we will explore the fascinating world of growing crops in tunnels without traditional soil.
Course Overview
Welcome to our beginner's course on Tunnel Production!
With the ever-increasing demand for sustainable and efficient agricultural practices, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to cultivate various crops in controlled environments using advanced hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics.
You will learn how to create optimal growing conditions, manage nutrient solutions, monitor environmental factors, and maximize yields while minimizing resource consumption.
Join us on this transformative journey as we delve into the realm of soil-less tunnel production and unlock the future of agriculture.
Course Outline
Introduction to Tunnel Production
Lesson 01 - Growing in a Soil-less Medium
- Lesson Objectives
- Introduction to Growing in a Soil-less Medium
- Growing in a Soil-less Medium
- Quiz
- Conclusion
Lesson 02 - Different Types of Growing Media
- Lesson Objectives
- Mineral and Organic Growing Media
- Growing Media Chemical Characteristics
- Quiz
- Conclusion
Lesson 03 - The NFT System
- Lesson Objectives
- The NFT System
- Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) Hydroponics System Tutorial
- Quiz
- Conclusion
Lesson 04 - Types of Containers
- Lesson Objectives
- Types of Containers
- Container Size and Configuration
- Conclusion
Lesson 05 - Preparing Fertilizer and Nutrient Solutions
- Lesson Objectives
- Different Types of Fertilizers
- Nutrition Principles
- How pH Affects Plants
- TDS & EC Meters
- The Plant Life Cycle
- Fertilizer and Nutrient Concentrations
- Quiz
- Conclusion
Lesson 06 - Macro & Micro Nutrients
- Lesson Objectives
- Primary and Secondary Macro Nutrients & Primary Micro Nutrients
- Quiz
- Conclusion
Lesson 07 - Dripper Irrigation
- Lesson Objectives
- Dripper Irrigation
- How to Lay Drip Irrigation
- Quiz
- Conclusion
Lesson 08 - Monitoring pH and EC in Plant Growth
- Lesson Objectives
- Monitoring pH and EC in Plant Growth and Availability of Nutrients
- The Complete Guide to Growing Tomatoes
- Five Crops You Can Easily Grow in a Tunnel
- Five Fruit Crops You Can Grow in a Tunnel
- Quiz
- Conclusion
Lesson 09 - The Tunnel Structure
- Lesson Objectives
- Building The Tunnel Structure
- Quiz
- Conclusion
Lesson 10 - Equipment for Climate Control
- Lesson Objectives
- Equipment for Climate Control
- Quiz
- Conclusion
Lesson 11 - Problem-Solving in the Tunnel System
- Lesson Objectives
- How to Problem-Solve in a Tunnel System
- Quiz
- Conclusion
Lesson 12 - Fruit Disorders, Fungi and Insects
- Lesson Objectives
- Fruit Disorders, Fungi and Insects
- Quiz
- Conclusion