Module 1: Propagation of Crops for Indoor Farming
- Describe types of seeds available to growers and their advantages
- Explain principles of seed dormancy and maximizing germination for seeds
Module 2: Photosynthesis and Respiration in Indoor Farming
- Describe the detailed process in photosynthesis and how it affects crop growth indoor farming
- Explain the light colors and its effect on photosynthesis for crops
- Describe relationship between respiration, temperature and the effect on net photosynthesis in crop growth
Module 3: Temperature, Humidity and CO2 in Indoor Farming
- Explain differences between relative humidity and absolute humidity
- Describe potential crop growth rate
- Describe principles of managing Temperature, humidity, and CO2
Module 4: Nutrient Management
- Describe nutrient requirements for crops (leafy vegetables)
- List different types of nutrient applicable for indoor farming
Module 5: Crop Nutrient Analysis
- Calculate the nutrient formulation based on crop type
- Explain procedure to prepare nutrient for crops