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Horticulture Classification

Horticulture Classification. Horticulture vs. Agriculture. Agriculture Includes the technology of raising plants and animals. Horticulture vs. Agriculture. What is horticulture? “Hortus” = “garden” “Culturae” = “cultivate”

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Horticulture Classification

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  1. Horticulture Classification

  2. Horticulture vs. Agriculture • Agriculture • Includes the technology of raising plants and animals

  3. Horticulture vs. Agriculture • What is horticulture? • “Hortus” = “garden” • “Culturae” = “cultivate” • “Science and art of cultivating, processing and marketing of fruits, nuts, vegetables and ornamental plants

  4. Classifications • Horticultural crop= a crop which is labor-intensive, has high costs to produce, and is typically one that is eaten fresh

  5. Picking apples

  6. Are there any native commercial crops in New England still picked by hand?”

  7. Are there any native commercial crops in New England still picked by hand?”

  8. Classifications • Agronomic crop = a low-input crop and is typically used dry and refined (ex. grains for flour, bread, cereal)

  9. Classifications • Forestry crop = forest trees and their products

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