horticultur

Horticultur, sometimes used as a shorthand for horticulture, is the branch of science and practice concerned with garden cultivation and plant management. In its broadest sense it covers the growing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamentals for food, enjoyment, or landscape use, as well as related propagation and breeding activities. The field sits at the intersection of botany, agronomy, and landscape design, applying plant biology to practical cultivation in homes, nurseries, parks, and farms.

Core topics include plant propagation (by seed, cuttings, grafting), soil science and substrate management, irrigation and fertilization, pest and disease control, pruning and canopy management, and postharvest handling. It also encompasses nursery production, landscape maintenance, urban horticulture, and controlled-environment agriculture such as greenhouses, hydroponics, and vertical farming. Sustainable practices, biodiversity, pollinator support, and climate resilience are increasingly emphasized.

Education and professional work typically involve degree programs in horticulture or horticultural science, with careers in production, landscape design, extension services, research, education, and horticultural therapy. The term horticultur is less common in modern usage, where it is usually replaced by horticulture, but it appears in some historical or regional contexts as a variant spelling or shorthand.