TransfermaticHORT at Diablo Valley College

    HORT 112 - Plant Propagation and Production: Summer and Fall

    Recent Professors
    Lorenzo Washington, Michelle Eyestone
    Recent Semesters
    2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.7Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    HORT 110 - Introduction to Horticulture and Plant Science HORT-110 (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent
    2026FA Sections
    View 2026FA sections of HORT 112
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces plant propagation and production practices for nursery operations, with a focus on summer and fall plants. Topics include seasonal planting specifications; transplanting; fertilizing; seasonal plant pest and disease control; light and temperature variables; structures and site layout; preparation and use of propagating and planting mediums; use and maintenance of common tools and equipment; regulations; and new plant introductions. Students will participate in greenhouse management, scheduling of plant production and marketing of summer and fall containerized nursery stock.
    Usually Held
    Thu 6:30pm–9:40pm, Tue 5:30pm–7:35pm