HORTSCI X007 - Strawberry School Online

The Strawberry School Online offers all the keys to learn soilless production of strawberry under greenhouse and indoor controlled environment. Contents include strawberry physiology, cultivar selection, production practices, and systems. Students will have access to six lectures recorded previously. Additionally, students will be invited to live QA & discussion sessions scheduled during the course access period as needed (October 1 through January 10, 2027). Students will need to review all lectures and complete knowledge checks to receive certificate of completion.
This course is most suitable for those who are new in controlled environment agriculture and interested in strawberry production under controlled environment conditions such as greenhouses and vertical farms.
Delivery Options
Online, Live
Time to Completion
7 hours
Course Completion Requirements
Knowledge check (quizzes) must be scored at least 90% for getting certificate of completion (multiple taking is allowed).
Technology Requirements
- Zoom for live lectures
- Scarlet/Canvas for materials, QA, and discussion
- Mediasite for recorded lectures
What You’ll Learn
- Develop comprehensive understanding of strawberry production physiology
- Be familiar with technologies and practices of strawberry crop in greenhouse and indoor farms
- Integrate plant basic horticultural scientific principles into better understanding of soilless strawberry production systems and technologies
What You’ll Earn
- Certificate of Completion from The Ohio State University
Contact Us
For questions about the enrollment process, payment options, technology, or course records, please submit an inquiry and our Enrollment Support team will assist you within 24 hours during business days.
For questions about course details email kubota.10@osu.edu