Learning goes beyond the classroom through hands-on experience, as exemplified by third-year Horticulture students during their educational field visit to Uhuru Flowers, where they gained practical exposure to commercial greenhouse flower production.
During the visit, students observed key greenhouse operations, including crop management, irrigation systems, pest and disease control, harvesting, and post-harvest handling of roses. They also learned about advanced greenhouse technologies, such as different colored polycovers and shade netting, which optimize the plant microclimate and accelerate flowering in selected rose varieties.
The field experience enabled them to connect theoretical knowledge with practical industry applications, enhancing their understanding of contemporary floriculture production systems. The university expresses sincere gratitude to the management and technical team at Uhuru Flowers for facilitating this valuable learning opportunity.
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