Planting-Systems.pptx

Planting systems such as the Square method, quincunx method, hexagonal method and contour method for Agricultural crops

1. Planting Systems The planting system describes the arrangement of trees in the orchard or plantation.   The proper arrangement of the trees will help facilitate the different operations such as weeding, fertilization, spraying, etc., which are necessary for the trees to successfully grow.

2. This system of planting is the most common because it is the easiest and simplest to layout and it makes operations easy by mechanical means. The number of seedlings to be planted in a given area can be computed by using this formula: Np = A/S2 Where: Np = number of plants A = Area S2 = square of planting distance Square System

3. Square System

4. This system of planting makes use of square with an additional fifth plant at the center called filler. Formula: Np = A/S2 + (L/S-1)(W/S-1) Where: L = length of the area W = Width of the area 1 = Constant Quincunx System

5. Quincunx System

6. Trees are planted equidistant to one another from every direction to form an equilateral triangle. This arrangement results in a greater number of trees per unit area than the square system. Formula: Np = A/S2 x 0.866 Where: 0.866 = constant Hexagonal System

7. Hexagonal System

8. A special system may be developed by the grower to meet conditions particularly in the hillsides where land is steep, the topography is irregular, or the area is inclined. This is called the contour system of planting. Its main purpose is to prevent or reduce soil erosion, and in some instances, to conserve moisture between the tree rows. Contour or Terrace System

9. Contour or Terrace System

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