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Herbs (Basic Course)

Build practical herb-growing expertise by mastering cultivation, harvesting and production techniques that prepare you to enjoy herbs at home or develop commercial opportunities confidently.

Duration: 100 Hours
Modules: 12
Qualification: Statement of Attainment

£349.00

12 Months
Unlimited Tutor Support
100% Online Self Paced
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Who Is This Course For?

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Perfect for herb enthusiasts, gardeners, aspiring growers and small business owners wanting practical knowledge of cultivating, harvesting and marketing herbs for home or commercial use.

Whether creating a productive herb garden or exploring commercial production, you’ll develop practical growing, processing and business skills to confidently cultivate herbs and produce marketable products.

What You’ll Learn

High quality content, with clearly structured knowledge.

01

Recognise herb varieties, plant families and cultivation requirements with confidence and practical accuracy.

02

Discover how propagation, harvesting and processing techniques combine to improve herb quality, plant health and successful commercial or home herb production.

03

See how cultivation, propagation, landscaping, herb farming, harvesting, processing and marketing work together to create productive herb gardens and successful business opportunities.

04

Confidently identify common herb pests, diseases and effective natural management strategies successfully.

05

Know how to establish herb gardens and commercial production while applying practical growing techniques that maximise plant quality, harvests and long-term success.

06

Move beyond casual gardening by developing practical herb-growing expertise, stronger production knowledge and greater confidence to cultivate, process and market herbs successfully.

YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS

All courses have unlimited tutor support by phone and email, with industry-leading high quality content.

Course Modules

Learn modules one step at a time, and each module leads naturally into the next one.

Module 1

Introduction to Herb Culture

  • Herb classification
  • Cultural techniques
  • Propagation methods
  • Plant health

Module 2

Using Herbs

  • Herb processing
  • Herb uses
  • Harvesting methods
  • Storage techniques
  • Drying methods

Module 3

The Mints (Lamiaceae)

  • Mentha species
  • Lavender
  • Thyme
  • Lamiaceae herbs
  • Basil

Module 4

The Daisies (Asteraceae)

  • Artemisia
  • Chamomile
  • Calendula
  • Yarrow

Module 5

The Parsley Family (Apiaceae)

  • Parsley
  • Coriander
  • Dill
  • Fennel
  • Angelica

Module 6

The Onion Group

  • Chives
  • Garlic chives
  • Tree onion
  • Garlic
  • Leeks

Module 7

Other Herbs

  • Rosaceae herbs
  • Miscellaneous herbs
  • Scented geraniums
  • Native herbs
  • Herb diversity

Module 8

Pests & Diseases

  • Companion planting
  • Natural pest control
  • Biological control
  • Healthy crops

Module 9

Landscaping

  • Landscape design
  • Kitchen gardens
  • Public landscaping
  • Herb displays
  • Garden planning

Module 10

Herb Farming I

  • Herb nurseries
  • Container growing
  • Nursery layout
  • Marketing
  • Production systems

Module 11

Herb Farming II

  • Herb farms
  • Soil preparation
  • Mulching
  • Row cropping
  • Farm management

Module 12

Herb Farming III

  • Enterprise evaluation
  • Market demand
  • Business planning
  • Commercial assessment

Course Information

Everything you need to know before you enrol, explained clearly in one simple place.

REQUIREMENTS

No previous experience required

This course is designed for anyone beginners and suitable for all learners.

Basic computer skills recommended

You'll only need basic computer skills and internet access.

Internet connection required

A stable internet connection is needed to access your course materials and submit assessments.

ASSESSMENT

Tutor-marked assignments

Your assignments are marked by experienced tutors who provide helpful feedback.

Practical assessments

Learn by doing with practical assessments designed to build real world skills.

No examinations

There are no exams. Your learning is assessed through practical assignments and activities.

QUALIFICATION

Digital certificate

Your qualification will be issued as a digital certificate which you can download and share.

Issued on completion

Your certificate is issued once you have successfully completed all course requirements.