Methods of planting

Methods of planting

1. “HMTOSDE FO TNPAGILN”

2. “METHODS OF PLANTING”

3. Vocabulary: English - Tagalog 1. plot – isang lagay ng lupa 2. hay – dayami 3. seedling – punla 4. sprout – usbong 5. sow – ihasik ; ipunla

4. TWO METHODS of PLANTING Direct-seeding method of planting seeds directly in the garden plot.

5. 1. Direct seeding or planting - is the sowing of seeds directly in the soil, by-passing the need for nurseries and irrigation. This fulfils two goals the farmers have in mind, namely to produce food and to do this economically by conserving water, nutrients, etc.

6. Characteristics of seeds and plants: big seeds seeds that grow fast seeds and plants that do not need extra care during the seedling stage.

7. Examples of seeds: cucumber radish sitao melon beans Watermelon Carrot squash okra

8. ADVANTAGES 1. It requires less labor . You do not have to prepare a nursery, care for it, and pull the seedlings. 2. Direct-seeded plants mature 7 to 10 days earlier than transplanted rice. They are not subjected to stress like being pulled from the soil of the nursery and do not need to reproduce fine rootlets.

9. DISADVANTAGES 1. In direct seeding, the seeds are exposed to birds, rats, and snails.

10. 2. There is greater crop-weed competition because rice plants and weeds are of similar age. 3. Plants tend to lodge more because there is less root anchorage.

11. 4. More seeds are required:80 to 100 kilograms per hectare compared with 35 to 65 kilograms per hectare with transplanting.

12. 2. Indirect Method Indirect seeding it planting is planting seeds in a starter such as a pot. Once ready, you then transplant the plant to a more permanent location, whereas direct seeding you plant the seeds in a more permanent location.

13. Indirect planting - is practical among plants with small seeds such as cabbage, pechay , mustard, tomatoes, eggplants and spinach. - they are sown in seedboxes or seedbeds in rows to produce seedlings which are then transplanted into the field. As soon as seedlings have grown three or more leaves, they are now ready for transplanting.

14. Advantages 1. Indirect seeding gives you greater control over growing conditions, such as protecting the soil from pests or allowing the seeds to germinate in a protected environment like a greenhouse. 2. The success rate for indirect seeding is higher than direct seeding, and will therefore yield a greater crop.

15. Disadvantages 1. Indirect seeding can potentially lead to greater expenses due to the cost of materials such as seedling trays, or possibly even maintaining a greenhouse. 2. Indirect seeding also requires additional preparation in order to make sure that your seedlings are ready for transplantation during the correct growing season.

16. 3. Additionally, the young plants are at risk of transplant shock when you transplant them into a new, less-controlled environment.

17. Transplanting - method of planting seed in a seed box and later, when the seedlings are big enough, (when they have two or four “ true” leaves) they are transplanted from the seed box to the garden plot.

18. Transplanting is done when seedlings have attained 12 -15 cm in height and 3 – 4 leaves have developed.

19. Characteristics of seeds and plants small seeds plants that need extra care during their seedling stage Examples of seeds: Tomato Pechay Eggplant Pepper Mustard

20. Steps to follow in transplanting seedlings: 1. Water the seedlings before pulling. 2. Pull the seedlings carefully without shaking off the media from the roots. 3. Plant the seedlings immediately to prevent the roots from drying out.

21. 4. Gently press the soil around the roots. 5. Water the seedlings at the soil surface with a gentle stream of water to settle the soil around the roots.

22. Activity : Identify the plant and the method of planting for the said crop whether it is Direct or Indirect .

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33. ASSIGNMENT : 1. Research on the steps of using direct and indirect methods in planting.