As demand rises for high-quality planting material and climate-resilient horticulture practices, the need for skilled nursery professionals and entrepreneurs is greater than ever. This 16-week hands-on certification course equips learners with the skills to establish, operate, and scale modern horticultural nurseries across fruit, vegetable, ornamental, medicinal, and aromatic plant segments.
Participants will gain field-based exposure to propagation techniques, nursery layout, pest/disease management, and the legal and commercial aspects of nursery enterprise development.
This course is designed to:
This program is ideal for:
Agri- and Horti-Graduates
Nursery owners, workers, and supervisors
Horticulture department officials, NGO personnel, and bank/NABARD-sponsored candidates
Rural youth and entrepreneurs eligible for government schemes to establish nurseries
Duration: 16 Weeks
Weekly Engagement: 4 hours (Practical Focus) in two session of two hours each
Mode: Offline (On-Campus)
Schedule: Part-time/Flexible
Credits: 2 (0+2), transferable under B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture curriculum
Nursery Establishment & Operations
Types and layout of nurseries (open, polyhouse, net house, rooftop)
Nursery infrastructure: propagation benches, mist chambers, shade nets
Growing media preparation and sterilization
Nursery irrigation methods and fertigation
Plant Propagation Techniques
Propagation methods: seed, cutting, grafting, layering, budding
Techniques for fruit crops (mango, guava, citrus), vegetables, ornamentals, and medicinal plants
Raising rootstocks and transplanting protocols
Hardening and acclimatization of seedlings
Nursery Management & Sustainability
Pest, disease, and weed management in nursery environments
Seasonal planning and relay nursery production
Landscaping basics: laying lawns, hedges, garden beds, and topiary designs
Waste management and organic practices
Regulations, Marketing & Enterprise Development
Nursery Act, licensing, registration, and quality certification
Market linkages, branding, and packaging
Value-added nursery products: potted plants, bonsai, ornamental sets
Cost economics and preparation of bankable business plans
Training is led by:
Credits: 2 (0+2), fully transferable within the University academic system.
Appreciation to industry partners, faculty experts, and nursery practitioners for contributing to course delivery and mentorship
Kaveri University was established as per the Telangana Private Universities (Establishment & Regulation) Act, 2018 under section 3.
