About the Course:
Enriched Potting Preparation (EPP) Technology for Urban Gardening is a comprehensive online course designed to explore cutting-edge gardening techniques tailored for urban spaces. Urban gardening has become a crucial aspect of sustainable living, enabling individuals to grow their own fresh produce while making efficient use of limited areas. EPP Technology presents an innovative solution to these challenges, allowing you to cultivate various vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals in small spaces like apartments or balconies.
Throughout this course, you will learn about the numerous benefits of EPP, such as its space-efficient design, pesticide-free produce, and utilization of recyclable materials. You will gain practical knowledge on constructing your own EPP system, including the creation of the efficient "Super Paso" potting medium and transplanting seedlings for optimal growth. We will also explore essential long-term plant care, covering harvesting techniques to ensure continuous yields and maximize the lifespan of your EPP garden.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this course aims to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to embark on a rewarding urban gardening journey. Discover the world of Enriched Potting Preparation (EPP) Technology and embrace sustainable gardening practices to enhance your expertise in urban gardening.
About the Course:
Seedling production and maintenance is a critical aspect of agriculture, horticulture, and forestry, laying the foundation for successful crop yields, reforestation efforts, and landscape design. This course provides an understanding of the methods, technologies, and principles involved in producing and nurturing robust seedlings.
About the Course:
The course will tackle earthworms as the main component in processing organic wastes by vermicomposting to produce a valuable soil organic fertilizer or amendments called vermicasts or vermicomposts. Basic theory and best management practices of vermicomposting will be discussed. Description and criteria for selection of earthworms for vermicomposting will also be discussed including sources of organic wastes appropriate for vermicomposting. Practical ways of the application and utilization of vermicomposts to enhance plant growth and suppress diseases will be highlighted. Those who specialize in animal and plant systems and other enthusiasts, especially those who are in the areas of organic waste recycling and production of alternative soil amendments that are environmentally friendly will benefit from taking this course.
About the Course:
The course aims to equip the participants with knowledge and skills in Dragon fruit wine and vinegar processing. It provides foundational information on the basic concepts of wine and vinegar fermentation, and introduces the key components of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) that are vital in food handling, preparation, and processing. It also provides an overview of Dragon fruit availability and production in the Philippines, as well as products that can be developed using this fruit. It also covers a short introduction on core food processing principles, with the aim to provide options for crop utilization and value-addition. The course ultimately intends to inspire its learners to appreciate the value of local crops, and develop food products derived from them. This course was developed through the expertise of Industrial Technology Development Institute’s (ITDI) on food processing technology for fruit wines and vinegar. Course materials were produced by ITDI as a special public technical webinar in 2020.