Selected aspects of four horticultural value chains are addressed in 3 lectures each. Knowledge delivery blocks alternative with simple group work during these lectures. Students then divide into 4 groups to address a case study. The results are documented on a poster and presented and discussed with all students at a final colloquium.

The importance and specificities of the different horticultural crops are shown in this course in the autumn semester. It deals with fruit growing (8 h), berry production (4 h), vegetables (6 h) and viticulture (6 h).