Unit Code: HOR401

Unit Name: Horticulture: Fruits and Vegetables Production

Description: Importance and varieties of horticultural fruits and vegetables grown in Fiji. Identification of fruits and vegetables grown in Fiji. Description and cultivation practices of Avocado, breadfruit, Passion fruit, Pineapple, Banana, Watermelon, Plantain, Cocoa, Coconut, Soursop, Mango and Papaya. Identification and study of Avocado, breadfruit, Passion fruit, Pineapple, Banana, Watermelon, Plantain, Cocoa, Coconut, Soursop, Mango and Papaya. Description and cultivation practices of Amaranthus, Water cress, Bele, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, English cabbage, Chinese cabbage, Lettuce, Cucumber, Duruka, Eggplant,Tomato, French bean, Long bean, Raddish, Okra and Pumkin. Identification and study of Amaranthus, Water cress, Bele, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, English cabbage, Chinese cabbage, Lettuce, Cucumber, Duruka, Eggplant,Tomato, French bean, Long bean, Raddish, Okra and Pumkin.

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Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: Student must be enrolled in the programme.

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 1