Course CodeBAG311Fee CodeS3Duration (approx)100 hoursQualificationTo obtain formal documentation the optional exam(s) must be completed which will incur an additional fee of £30. Alternatively, a letter of completion may be requested. Learn to Grow Legumes Legumes also known as pulses. They are used for: Human food Animal food Soil improvement Amenity planting (including ornamental uses) This course will help you apply the knowledge to grow different types of legume crops better, on a small or large scale. Lesson Structure There are 10 lessons in this course: Scope and Nature of Legume Cropping Taxonomy of legumes Brief history of legume use Significance of Legume Crops Food plants for people Food plants for animals Soil improvers Amenity plants Industrial crops Weeds Legume cover crops Inoculation of Legumes Legumes today Shade & Salt Tolerant Cover Crops Peas Introduction Cultivars Snap Peas Green Peas Appearance Cultivation Climate Soil and Fertility Land and Seed Bed Preparation Planting Material Inoculation Plant Spacing Trellising Nutrient Management Irrigation Weed Control Harvesting Growing Beans Introduction Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) -Classification, Growing Conditions, Climate, Soil, Planting, Irrigation, Nutrition, Weeds, Pest and Disease Management Varieties – bush, climbing Harvesting Storage Runner Beans (Phaseolus coccineus) - Growing Conditions, Climate, Soil, Planting, Irrigation, Nutrition, Weeds, Pest and Disease, Varieties Lima Beans (Phaseolus lunatus) – Growing Conditions, Planting, Harvesting, Varieties. Broad Bean (Vicia faba)- Growing Conditions, Soil, Planting, Irrigation, Nutrition, Weeds, Harvesting, Crop Rotation, Pest and Disease, Varieties Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus) - Growing Conditions, Climate, Planting, Irrigation, Nutrition, Weeds, Pest and Disease, Varieties Snake Bean (Vigna unguiculate ssp sesquipedalis) - Growing Conditions, Climate, Planting, Irrigation, Nutrition, Weeds, Pest and Disease Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) Growing Conditions, Climate, Soil, Land preparation, Sowing, Planting, Irrigation, Nutrition, Weeds, Harvesting, Drying, Storage, IPM, Pest and Disease, Land Management Growing Lentils Introduction Planting Lentils How to Plant Soil, Watering and Fertiliser Nurturing the Plants Diseases Pests Harvesting Growing Lupins Introduction Lupin plant structure -leaves, stem, branches, roots, flower, pod, seed Lupin Growing Cycle -germination phases Benefits of Lupin Crops Factors affecting Lupin Growth Seed Quality Sowing Lupins Pod Growth Harvesting Sources for seed growth Factors Affecting Seed Development – moisture, temperature Fertilisers Pests Growing Alfalfa Introduction How to grow alfalfa at home Lucerne Cropping Soil type Fertility Management Plant Variety Planting Crops Seeding Depth Crop Management Irrigation Disease and Insect Management Harvesting Lucerne Soybeans Introduction Planting Soybean Crops Modern Farming Practices (eg. Zero tilling) Soil Management Variety Selection Planting Soybeans Plant Growth and Physiology Nutrition and Fertiliser Nutritional Deficiency Weed Control Pest Control Harvesting Soybeans Growing Chickpeas Introduction Crop Preparation Weed Control Soil Preparation Soil Moisture Diseases Chickpea Varieties -Desi Type, Kabuli Type Planting Chickpeas Plant Growth and Physiology Nutrition and Fertiliser Harvest Other Legumes Peanut Inga (Ice Cream Bean) Tamarind Carob Acacia (Wattle seed) Clovers and Annual Medics Growing Clovers Clover Species Medics Processing and Using Legumes Introduction Storage Planning Silo Options Grain Storage Bags Bunkers Underground Pits Calculating Costs Variable Costs of On Farm Storage Aeration Cooling Repairs and Maintenance Time & Labour ROI Investment Analysis Safety Grain Storage and Insect Management Storing Lentils Storing Soybeans Storing Chickpeas Storing Peanuts Storing Faba Beans Storing Field Peas Aims Discuss commercial farming of Legumes Explain different types of pea crops Explain how to grow beans Explain how to grow edible lupins Explain how to grow an alfalfa crop Explain the importance and growing of soybean crops Explain the cultivation of chickpea crops Explain how to grow a range of other legume food crops Explain how legume crops are processed and used What can this course do for you? Learn to produce a wider variety of pulse (legume) crops including different types of peas beans, lupins, soybeans, chickpeas etc. Make better choices about what to grow, where and when Diversify farm production for greater sustainability WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE? Farmers Farm workers and managers Agricultural suppliers and marketers Farm Produce agents and marketers Agricultural students and professionals Permaculturists, home gardeners, or anyone else with a passion for growing edible legumes HOW TO ENROL Click box below on left hand side -follow instructions. IF YOU NEED ADVICE - click here to use our FREE ADVISORY SERVICE