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All orchids belong to the Orchidaceae family one of the largest flowering plant families, with 735 genera and 17,000 species and divided into two basic growth types - monopodial and sympodial. There are hundreds if not thousands of these species which are werll suited to cut flower production.
Orchids occur naturally from very cold temperate climates through to troipical locations; and provided you choose appropriate species and treat them according to location, it is feasible to grow orchids as cut flowers almost anywhere.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Introduction.
Covers plant names
Basic plant classification
Information on plant flower structure
Culture.
Looks at soil cultivation
Container growing
Hydroponics
Baskets
Epiphytes
Potting mixes
Pruning orchids
Propagation A.
Propagation materials and equipment
Seed
Miscellaneous propagation techniques
Propagation B. (Tissue Culture).
Materials necessary for tissue culture
Types of tissue culture
Plant hormones
Diseases
Plant nutrients
Greenhouse Management A.
Greenhouses and other growing structures
Environmental controls
Benches and beds
Effects of carbon dioxide
Yields
Greenhouse Management B.
Growing plants in greenhouses
Plant needs
Temperature control
Greenhouse irrigation
Cooling
Pest and Disease Control.
Horticultural Management in greenhouses
Sterilisation
Pests and diseases
Management, Harvest and Post Harvest.
Harvest and post-harvest
Managing a market garden
Crop scheduling
Standards
Farm layout
Nursery costs
Marketing.
Marketing your produce
Economically valuable orchids
International flower markets
Special Project.
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Aims
Explain the plant naming system, identify flower parts and compile resources
Describe cultural techniques applicable to orchid growing.
Describe propagation techniques used for orchids.
Explain tissue culture propagation techniques.
Describe protected plant production facilities suited to orchids.
Explain the day to day management of a greenhouse.
Manage Pests and diseases on an orchid flower crop
Explain management of an orchid enterprise and the harvest and post harvest of an orchid crop.
Explain marketing techniques used for cut flower orchids.
Describe a major orchid group 
