Horticulture and Crop Production lesson notes for SS1–SS3

What students learn

By the end of SS3, a student who has worked through these notes should be able to:

• Describe the branches of horticulture and classify crops, including by lifecycle.
• Prepare land, then plant and maintain crops using suitable tools, nursery practices and propagation methods.
• Apply fertilizer and manure, and control weeds, pests and diseases.
• Explain crop rotation, mixed cropping and intercropping, and how crop yield is measured.
• Compare irrigation systems and growing methods such as greenhouses, hydroponics, aeroponics and aquaponics.
• Describe the harvesting, storage and marketing of horticultural products.
• Outline how farm records, farm management and agricultural finance support a farm business.
• Plan, carry out and report on a crop project, and answer exam style questions on the course.

What each class covers

Every topic is a separate lesson note, listed here in teaching order. Open any topic, or the term, to read it.

SS1 Horticulture and Crop Production 24 notes

First Term 8 notes

• Introduction to Horticulture
• Branches of Horticulture
• Crop Classification
• Tools and Equipment
• Soil in Horticulture
• Nursery Practices
• Crop Propagation Methods
• Irrigation and Watering Techniques

Second Term 8 notes

• Fertilizer and Manure Application
• Weed and Pest Control
• Crop Diseases
• Environmental Factors
• Farm Records in Horticulture
• Harvesting of Horticultural Crops
• Post-Harvest Handling
• Marketing of Horticultural Products

Third Term 8 notes

• Introduction to Crop Production
• Classification of Crop by Lifecycle
• Crop Ecology
• Land Preparation
• Planting Operations
• Maintenance of Crops
• Crop Protection
• Harvesting of Field Crops

SS2 Horticulture and Crop Production 24 notes

First Term 8 notes

• Horticultural Crop Improvement
• Genetic Principles in Crop Production
• Biotechnology in Horticulture
• Organic Horticulture
• Greenhouse Technology
• Urban and Peri-Urban Horticulture
• Agroforestry
• Environmental Sustainability in Horticulture

Second Term 8 notes

• Crop Rotation
• Mixed Cropping and Intercropping
• Crop Yield Measurement
• Farm Mechanization in Crop Production
• Irrigation Systems
• Storage Structures
• Agricultural Extension Services
• Agricultural Cooperatives

Third Term 8 notes

• Cereal Crops
• Leguminous Crops
• Tuber Crops
• Oil Crops
• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Spices and Condiments
• Medicinal Plants

SS3 Horticulture and Crop Production 23 notes

First Term 7 notes

• Advanced Greenhouse Technology
• Hydroponics
• Aeroponics
• Aquaponics
• Precision Agriculture
• Climate Change and Crop Production
• Sustainable Horticultural Practices

Second Term 8 notes

• Export Crops in Nigeria
• Global Trends in Horticulture
• Agribusiness Opportunities
• Farm Management
• Agricultural Finance
• Agricultural Policies in Nigeria
• Agricultural Marketing Brands
• Project Planning

Third Term 8 notes

• Final Year Project Supervision
• Project Execution
• Project Execution II
• Project Report Writing
• Presentation Skills
• Mock Exams
• Review of Practical Sessions
• WAEC/NECO Preparatory Classes

How we prepare our lesson notes

Each note covers one topic for one class and one term, and the notes follow teaching order. Every note has behavioural objectives, the lesson content in short sections, evaluation questions and an assignment drawn from the same note.

Notes are edited for accuracy, plain language and the right level for the class before they are published.

Every note is free to read online. A PDF or Word copy of one subject costs ₦1,000 for one term, or ₦2,000 for all three terms. If you find a mistake, tell us and we will correct it.

Recommended Horticulture and Crop Production textbooks

Books are grouped by class. The line under each title shows which list recommends it.

SS1 Horticulture and Crop Production textbooks 2 books

Name	Author	Publisher
Meybiks Horticulture & Crop Production for Senior Secondary Schools Book 1FG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2025	MEYBIKS HORTICULTURE & CROP PRODUCTION FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS BOOK 1	MEYBIKS NIGERIA PUBLISHERS
Catch Them Young Horticulture and Crop ProductionFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: 2026	BMI	BMI

Based on the 2026/27 recommended lists. Editions change, so confirm the current edition with your school or bookseller.