- Category / Objective
If you want to improve your planting skills, you might consider enrolling in this advanced course. The course is conducted in module format, covering topics such as different vegetable varieties, the planting characteristics of vegetables and fruits, as well as seed sources and crop propagation.
(Note: This advanced course is intended for participants who have completed the “Introductory Courses on Sustainable Agriculture for City Farmers” or other basic planting classes. It does not cover basic planting theories and methods.)
- Content
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Date |
Topic |
Content |
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Lesson 1 |
16 / 5 / 2026（Sat） 9:30am-12:30 |
Vegetable Planting: Spring and Summer Edition (Gourd and Beans) |
Understanding Key Points in Planting Spring and Summer Crops - Master the timing of sowing and seedling cultivation techniques - Important considerations for pruning gourd vines - Techniques for trellis construction |
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Lesson 2 |
16 / 5 / 2026（Sat） 1:30pm-4:30pm |
Vegetable Planting: Spring and Summer Edition (Solanaceae and Leafy Vegetables) |
Understanding the Key Points of Planting Spring and Summer Crops - Mastering the timing of sowing and seedling cultivation techniques - Important considerations for pruning Solanaceae crops - Key points for crop rotation with vegetables |
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Lesson 3 |
23 / 5 /2026 （Sat） 9:30am-12:30 |
Tracing the Source in the Market · Propagation of Fruit Trees and Vegetables |
-How to find and purchase suitable seeds at the market (chayote, pumpkin, winter gourd, peanut, sweet potato leaves) -Explaining propagation techniques for different fruit trees (lemon, fig, etc.) |
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Lesson 4 |
23 / 5 /2026 （Sat） 9:30am-12:30 |
Vegetable Planting for Autumn and Winter (Leafy and Root Vegetables) |
-Understanding Key Points for Planting Autumn and Winter Crops - Master the timing of sowing and seedling techniques - Prepare the planting beds |
- Target / Number of Participants
18 years and older / 25 participants
- Date / Time
Each session of this course has a specific topic, and participants can flexibly choose different workshops according to their personal interests and needs.
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Date* |
Time |
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Lesson 1 |
16 / 5 / 2026（Sat） |
9:30am-12:30 |
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Lesson 2 |
16 / 5 / 2026（Sat） |
1:30pm-4:30pm |
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Lesson 3 |
23 / 5 /2026 （Sat） |
9:30am-12:30 |
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Lesson 4 |
23 / 5 /2026 （Sat） |
1:30pm-4:30pm |
- Location
Tai Po, Lam Kam Road, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
- Fees
The fee for each lesson is HK$300 (lunch is not included).
* You can get a HK$60 discount if you register for two classes on the same day (i.e., the first and second classes, or the third and fourth classes).
- Registration
After completing the registration form, you can choose to pay online or mail a crossed cheque made payable to 'Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Corporation' to the park at:
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Lin Kam Road, Tai Po (Attn: Department of Regenerative Agriculture). The envelope should indicate the course name and the participant's name.
16 May 2026
23 May 2026 - Enquiries
Phone: (852) 2483 7160; Email: carolfung@kfbg.org