Chrysanthemum cultivation specialist
Chrysanthemum cultivation is very dynamic. Innovations and developments follow one another in quick succession, such as: switching to LED lighting, low-energy cultivation, new heating techniques, eliminating crop protection resources and optimising branch weight and length.
This requires up-to-date knowledge of the grower and cultivation staff. Insight into planting and cultivation processes helps to make controlled changes and innovations.
Delphy Academy has developed a training programme ‘Chrysanthemum cultivation specialist’ especially for the professional cultivation of chrysanthemums. This programme consists of three separate training courses, collectively the training programme ‘Chrysanthemum cultivation specialist’. The individual training courses can also be followed as separate modules and in any order.
Supported by Delphy chrysanthemum cultivation experts, these training courses 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 day parts – €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 establishment and development.
- Transpiration, fluid, radiation, LAI, plant density.
- Current issues, new developments and concrete cultivation strategies (Delphy Team Chrysanthemums).
Training 2: Water & Fertigation
Duration: 3 day parts – €555,-
This training course informs participants about fertigation and watering in the cultivation of chrysanthemums 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 concrete questions (Delphy Team Chrysanthemums).
Training 3: Crop protection & Growth regulation
Duration: 2 day parts – € 375,-
Training on recognising pests and diseases in chrysanthemum cultivation and how to control them. Set-up of IPM and biological crop protection. Tips and focal points for implementing optimal and responsible crop protection are also provided.
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 programme will also be offered in the central Netherlands region in 2025. For more information or interest: academy@delphy.nl
How does it work?
Learning is best done when you link words to situations. That is why we use various examples and exercises and go into the greenhouse. There is also plenty of room for questions and your own input. The set-up of the training is a very effective way to learn a lot in a short time. The training is given by Delphy chrysanthemum experts and trainer(s).
The result
The training courses are aimed at participants with some experience, who want to advance or gain more insight for modern chrysanthemum cultivation. The participants’ prior knowledge and knowledge needs are always taken into account 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 including a visit to the company. A half-day session lasts about 4 hours (incl. break).
By increasing knowledge and insight, employees are more involved and motivated. In addition, they are better able to work independently, take responsibility and contribute to necessary future developments. This will contribute positively to personal growth and job satisfaction.
Upon completion of each training course, the participant receives a partial certificate. When all three training courses are completed, the participant receives the Delphy certificate: ‘Chrysanthemum cultivation specialist’.
Sign up
Send an e-mail to academy@delphy.nl
More information
Delphy Academy training courses fall under Colland’s subsidy scheme. More information can be found on the website of Colland.
It is possible to offer this training customised. Standard options are NL/EN/FR and on company location.
For more information, please send an e-mail to academy@delphy.nl.
