olericulture

olericulture

English

Etymology

    From Latin olerī + English culture.

    Noun

    olericulture (uncountable)

    1. The field of horticulture dealing with the production, storage, processing and marketing of vegetables
      • 2006, Jerry Garner, Careers in Horticulture and Botany, page 33:
        Although certain degrees and knowledge are required for some levels of employment in this field, like many of the other production-oriented branches of horticulture, success in olericulture can depend heavily on skills and abilities in the field rather than on any specific education level or training.

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