Floriculture & Landscaping Technology
Build specialized skills in commercial floriculture and professional landscape development. Learn flower crop production, ornamental plants, propagation, nursery practices, planting design, garden establishment, maintenance and post-harvest handling. Understand both production and landscape applications across floriculture, nurseries, landscaping and ornamental horticulture.
Level 03 – AIA. Agricultural Industry Advanced Certification Courses. Advanced Industry Skills for Agriculture & Horticulture Students.
This program connects commercial flower and ornamental production with the planting and maintenance skills used in professional landscapes. You learn how crops are raised in nursery and field settings, how ornamental schemes are established, and how post-harvest handling keeps produce market-ready—useful for floriculture units, retail nurseries, and landscape teams alike.
Module 1: Floriculture Industry and Crop Groups
- Cut flowers, loose flowers, potted plants, and bedding plant categories
- Demand cycles, local markets, and export-oriented awareness
- Ornamental foliage and landscape planting roles
- Choosing crops aligned to climate, capital, and market access
Module 2: Greenhouse and Open-Field Production
- Protected vs open cultivation for common flower crops
- Bed preparation, planting density, and crop scheduling
- Environmental factors: light, temperature, and ventilation basics
- Record-keeping for crop batches and harvest planning
Module 3: Propagation and Nursery Practices
- Seed, cutting, layering, and division for ornamentals
- Potting media, containers, and nursery bed management
- Hardening and grading plants before sale or transplant
- Stock planning for seasonal peaks and landscape projects
Module 4: Planting Design and Garden Establishment
- Combining colour, height, and texture in ornamental beds
- Spacing, grouping, and seasonal display concepts
- Transplanting, staking, and establishment watering
- Coordinating floriculture stock with landscape installation
Module 5: Crop Nutrition, Irrigation, and Protection
- Fertilizer programs for flowering and foliage crops
- Drip, sprinkler, and manual irrigation choices in nurseries and fields
- Identifying common pest and disease issues in ornamentals
- Integrated prevention: sanitation, monitoring, and responsible inputs
Module 6: Post-Harvest Handling and Market Readiness
- Harvest stage, hydration, and cooling for cut flowers
- Grading, bunching, and packaging for local retail and events
- Vase-life and transport considerations for live product
- Basic costing and pricing awareness for floriculture sales
Who This Is For
Minimum 12th pass or equivalent. Suitable for floriculture and horticulture students, nursery owners, landscape gardeners, hotel and campus horticulture staff, and entrepreneurs starting or expanding flower and ornamental plant businesses.
Outcomes
On completion, you should be able to:
- Select and schedule flower and ornamental crops for local conditions
- Propagate and raise nursery stock with sound cultural practices
- Plan and establish ornamental plantings for gardens and landscapes
- Manage irrigation, nutrition, and routine protection in floriculture crops
- Grade, pack, and prepare flowers and plants for market or project handover
Course Information
- Duration: 2 Months
- Fee: ₹10,000
- Mode: Online, offline, or hybrid
- Payment: Full payment or installment
- Certificate: AIA Professional Skill Certificate, issued by SANDILYAS ACADEMY PRIVATE LIMITED
- Eligibility: Minimum 12th pass or equivalent
How to Join
- Apply online
- Counselling
- Registration
- Fee payment
- Batch confirmation