Course CodeVHT057Fee CodeFDDuration (approx)1000 hoursQualificationFoundation Diploma An in depth study of herbs - their culture, propagation and use This is a unique and exceptional course that will raise your knowledge of herbs and opportunities to work with herbs, to a totally new level. Note that each module in the 1000 HOUR HERBS Learning Bundle is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately. Modules Core ModulesThese modules provide foundation knowledge for the Foundation Diploma in Herb Production. Aromatherapy VHT104 Herb Culture BHT114 Culinary Herbs VHT242 Growing Lavender BHT228 Medicinal Herbs BHT227 Permaculture Systems BHT201 Scented Plants BHT229 Bush Tucker Plants BHT328 Elective ModulesIn addition to the core modules, students study any 2 of the following 9 modules. Biochemistry I - Plants BSC102 Crops I (Outdoor Plant Production) BHT112 Eucalypts VHT117 Growing Carnations VHT110 Protected Plant Production BHT223 Agronomy I - Foundations BAG306 Agronomy III Root Crops BAG310 Organic Plant Culture BHT302 Soil Management - Crops BHT303 Note that each module in the Foundation Diploma in Herb Production is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately. Plant Identification and Herbs Most herbs fall into one of the following plant families: Lamiaceae (The mints) These have square stems and two lipped flowers (i.e. the flower petals are of two types ‑ large and smaller). Examples: Melissa (balm), Ocimum (basil) Cataria (catnip), Hyssopus (hyssop), Lavandula (lavender), Marjorana (marjoram), Mentha (mints), Origanum (oregano), Rosmarinus (rosemary), Salvia (sage), Satureja (savory), Thymus (thyme) etc. Typical two lipped flowers of the Lamiaceae family. Asteraceae (older name: Compositae) (The daisies) These have flowers which are clustered together into a single head (i.e. what you see as a flower is in fact a lot of flowers all grouped tightly together ‑ a composite of flowers). Examples: Anthemis (Roman chamomile), Artemisia (wormwood), Calendula (pot marigold), Tanacetum (tansy). Daisy Flowers are typical of the Asteraceae family. Liliaceae (The Onion family) Have narrow leaves with parallel leaf veins, a pungent odour and frequently die back to a bulb. Examples: Allium (i.e. shallots, garlic, chives, tree onion etc.). Shallots in flower – typical flower shape of the Liliaceae family. Who will Benefit From this Course? For those looking to work as a professional in this field Commercial Herb farmers or their employees Start-up entrepreneurs Hobby Farmer Anyone who want to start up any type of herb business HOW TO ENROL Click box below on left hand side -follow instructions. IF YOU NEED ADVICE - click here to use our FREE ADVISORY SERVICE