Developments in the soft fruit sector are going fast. With the expertise of Delphy experts, this training provides knowledge and tools for optimal yield and quality by focusing on climate and cultivation technique. This expert training is for anyone who wants to deepen her or his knowledge of greenhouse soft fruit growing. The three-day training at the Delphy ISFC in Horst (NL), is intended for participants with some experience in growing soft fruit.
What do you learn?
This three-day training course focuses on growing strawberries, raspberries and blackberries in greenhouses. Optimisation of yield and quality by focusing on climate and cultivation methods. Theoretical lessons are interspersed with assignments and excursions.
Program
Day 1 | Plant Physiology
- Greenhouse climate, cultivation systems strawberry, raspberry and blackberry
- Excursion Research facility Delphy ISFC
Day 2 | Water and Nutrients
- Fertigation
- Excursion to a commercial grower
Day 3 | Crop Protection
- Disease and pest management, theory and practice of scouting
- Excursion to a supplier in the soft fruit sector
Planning 2024
In 2024, the training will be held on 15, 16 and 17 May. This training will be offered once a year.
Information
At the end, you will receive a certificate! It is possible to offer this training as a customised course. For more information, please send an e-mail to academy@delphy.nl
