Citrus Production Short Course
Course Content
Introduction to Citrus Production, South African Citrus Industry, Citrus Distribution and Production, Citrus Value Chain, Citrus Phenology, Citrus Varieties and Cultivars, Citrus Rootstocks, Propagation of Citrus Trees, Land Preparation and Planting, Irrigation, Citrus Plant Nutrition, Citrus Pruning, Citrus Pest Monitoring (Scouting), Major Citrus Pests, Minor Citrus Pests, Citrus Diseases, Orchard Sanitation, Citrus Harvesting, Citrus Postharvest Processes
Duration
- 3 days (2 days classroom, 1 day orchard)
Presenter
- Clive Pountney
Facilitation language options
- English
- Afrikaans
Course resources
- Learner guide
- CRI’s Identification Manual for Citrus Pest and their Natural Enemies
- Linen tester (scouting magnifying glass)
- USB with additional resources
- Information pamphlets