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SR.NO. DAY TOPIC

 

1. One · ORGANIC EXOTIC VEGETABLE CULTIVATION  AND MANAGEMENT 

 

Introduction

Demand of Exotic Vegetables

Benefits

Social aspects

Market aspects

2 Two · ORGANIC FERTILIZERS

· SOIL AND WATER TESTING

Introduction

Need

Benefits

Preparation

Field Demonstration

 

3 Three · SOIL MICROORGANISMS

· LAND PREPARATION

· PLANT PROTECTION

· PEST & DISEASES MANAGEMENT

Introduction

Need of Soil Microorganism

Benefits

Management

 

4 Four · IMPORTANT VEGETABLE CROPS

Asparagus

Broccoli

Colored Capsicum

Red cabbage

Baby corn

Celery etc

 

5 Five · HARVESTING & STORAGE MANAGEMENT
6. Six · ORGANIC PRODUCTION

· TRADE & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Introduction

Challenges

· INTER CROPPING AND CROP ROTATION

Field Demonstration

Feed Back/Discussion

Validatory Function

 

Syllabus

Day 1

ORGANIC EXOTIC VEGETABLE CULTIVATION  AND MANAGEMENT Introduction; Demand of Exotic Vegetables; Benefits; Social aspects; Market aspects

Prod. Technology of Exotic Vegetables

ORGANIC FERTILIZERS

 

SOIL AND WATER TESTING Introduction; Need; Benefits; Preparation;

Field Demonstration

Production technology Production practices for fruit, vegetable and floriculture crops, nursery techniques and their management. Principles and methods of pruning and training of fruit crops, types and use of growth regulators in horticulture, water management, weed management, fertility management, cropping systems, intercropping, multi-tier cropping, mulching, bearing habits in fruits, factors influencing the fruitfulness and unfruitfulness. Rejuvenation of old orchards, top working and frame working

 

Day 2

Integrated Insect- Pest Management of Vegetables

Integrated Disease Management of Vegetables, Flowers & Spices 2+1 HOR-UG-505 Breeding of Vegetables

Temperate Vegetables and tuber crops

Introduction Importance of cool season vegetable crops in nutrition and national economy. Area, production, export potential, description of varieties and hybrids, origin, climate and soil, production technologies, seed production, post-harvest technology and marketing of crops

Leafy vegetables Lettuce, palak, spinach.

Bulb crops Garlic, onion, leek

Root crops Radish, carrot, turnip, beet root.

 

Day 3

SOIL MICROORGANISMS; LAND PREPARATION; PLANT PROTECTION

Description of varieties and hybrid, climate and soil requirements, seed rate, preparation of field, nursery practices; planting for directly sown/transplanted vegetable crops. Spacing, planting systems water and weed management; nutrient management and deficiencies, use of chemicals and growth regulators. Cropping systems, harvest and yield. Economics of cultivation of tropical and sub-tropical vegetable crops; post-harvest handling and storage of

Tomato, Brinjal, Chillies, Okra, Amaranthus

 

Day 4

Tropical and Subtropical Vegetables

Introduction Area, production, economic importance and export potential of tropical and sub-tropical vegetable crops.

Description of varieties and hybrid, climate and soil requirements, seed rate, preparation of field, nursery practices; planting for directly sown/transplanted vegetable crops. Spacing, planting systems water and weed management; nutrient management and deficiencies, use of chemicals and growth regulators. Cropping systems, harvest and yield. Economics of cultivation of tropical and sub-tropical vegetable crops; post-harvest handling and storage of

Cluster Beans, Cowpea, Lab-Lab, Snap Bean, Cucurbits, Moringa, Curry Leaf, Portulaca and Basella, Off season production technique.

 

 

 

Day 5

Bio fertilizers and their method of use,  Nitrogenous;  Phosphatic;  Potassic;  Availability of Nutrients from above sources; Other Nitrogen contributing plants;

Layout of different irrigation systems, identification and management of nutritional disorder in fruits and vegetables, assessment of bearing habits, maturity standards, harvesting, grading, packaging and storage.

 

Preparation of vermin compost:  Pit construction; Raw materials; Availability of specific species of earth worm; Method of preparation; Quality improvement of finished vermin compost

 

Trade & Supply Chain Management

HARVESTING & STORAGE MANAGEMENT

 

Day 6

ORGANIC PRODUCTION

TRADE & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Introduction

Challenges

INTER CROPPING AND CROP ROTATION

Field Demonstration

Feed Back/Discussion

Validatory Function

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