HORT 63 - Plant Propagation

    Recent Professors
    Alan Wheat
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    4.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers plant propagation principles and techniques, including seed collection, cuttings, budding, grafting, layering, division, leaf pieces, and tissue culture. Students discuss the facilities, equipment, and tools required for nursery and greenhouse production, growing media and fertilizers, and the appropriate hormones and chemicals used in basic propagation procedures. It also covers sanitation, propagation scheduling, lining out, and potting up. Field trips may be included. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.
    Usually Held
    Tue 6:00pm–8:35pm