Chrysanthemum cultivation specialist
Chrysanthemum cultivation is very dynamic. Innovations and developments are evolving rapidly. Examples as: switching to LED lighting, low-energy cultivation, new heating techniques, the phasing out of crop protection products, and optimizing branch weight and length.
This requires up-to-date knowledge of the grower and cultivation staff. Understanding plant and cultivation processes helps to make controlled changes and implement innovations.
Delphy Academy has developed a training program ‘Chrysanthemum Cultivation Specialist’ especially for the professional cultivation of chrysanthemums. This program consists of three standalone trainings, collectively the training program ‘Chrysanthemum Cultivation Specialist’.
Supported by Delphy chrysanthemum cultivation experts, these trainings provide knowledge and tools for optimal cultivation and quality. This expert training is intended for company managers, cultivation managers and employees with responsibility in cultivation.
Training 1: Cultivation & Climate
Duration: 4 half-days – €745,-
This training will take a closer look at chrysanthemum cultivation and the possibilities and impossibilities of greenhouse climate control. It also provides tips and points of attention on how to control greenhouse climate optimally and responsibly.
The topics for each half-day session are:
- Plant physiology, photosynthesis, growth, temperature, CO2.
- Lighting strategy, screens, KD/LD, bud formation and development.
- Transpiration, humidity, radiation, LAI, plant density.
- Current issues, new developments and practical cultivation strategies (Delphy Team Chrysanthemum).
Training 2: Water & Fertigation
Duration: 3 half-days – €555,-
This training explores fertiligation and irrigation in the cultivation of chrysanthemum and provides tips and points of attention to perform fertigation and watering optimally and responsibly. Topics include reading analysis, preparing fertigation schedules, EC, pH, nutrients and deficiencies.
The topics per half-day session are:
- Water and fertigation, plant water management.
- Nutrients, analyses, substrate.
- Current issues, new developments and practical questions (Delphy Team Chrysanthemum).
Training 3: Crop protection & Growth regulation
Duration: 2 half-days – € 375,-
Training on recognising pests and diseases in chrysanthemum cultivation and how to control them. Set-up of IPM and biological crop protection.
The topics per half-day session are:
- Setting up IPM, scouting, growth regulation, working safely.
- Biological crop protection, recognition of diseases and pests.
It is possible to count this training as a meeting for the crop protection licence (uitvoeren/bedrijfsvoeren). Administrative costs: € 25 extra.
Planning 2024 – 2025
Cultivation & Climate: 20, 27 November, 4, 11 December 2024, Start Delphy Bleiswijk
Time: 13.00h – 17.00h
Water & Fertigation: 22, 29 January, 5 February 2025, Start Delphy Bleiswijk
Time: 13.00h – 17.00h
Crop protection & Growth regulation: 12, 19 March 2025, Start Delphy Bleiswijk
Time: 13.00h – 17.00h
This training program will also be offered in the central Netherlands region in the fall of 2025. For more information or interest: academy@delphy.nl
How it works?
Learning is most effective when concepts are linked to real-life situations. That’s why this training uses examples, exercises, and hands-on greenhouse activities. Participants can ask questions and contribute their insights. This setup enables participants to learn a lot in a short time. The training is given by Delphy strawberry experts and trainers.
The result
The training traings are aimed at participants with some experience, who want to advance or gain more insight for modern chrysanthemum cultivation. The participants’ background and knowledge needs are considered in the training content. Each meeting consists of theory, practical elaboration and assignment(s).
A training course starts with the first meeting at Delphy Bleiswijk (Improvement Centre), but where possible, follow-up meetings are organised at companies of participants, including a visit to the company. A half-day session lasts about 4 hours (incl. break).
By increasing knowledge and understanding, employees become more engaged and motivated. They are better equipped to work independently, take responsibility, and contribute to necessary future developments. This fosters personal growth and job satisfaction.
Participants receive a certificate for each completed training.
Completing all three trainings earns the Delphy certificate: ‘Chrysanthemum Cultivation Specialist’
Registration
Send an e-mail to academy@delphy.nl
More information
For more information, please send an e-mail to academy@delphy.nl.
These trainings can also be customized. Standard options include Dutch, English, or French, as well as on-site training. For details, email academy@delphy.nl.
