6 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Region VII, Central Visayas

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF NEGROS ORIENTAL
Kagawasan Ave., Capitol Area
Dumaguete City

Learning Module
for
Grade 6 Learners
Grade Levels: Grade 6
Subject: Technology and Livelihood Education
Component: Agriculture
Semester: First Semester
Technology and Livelihood Education- Grade 6
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Unit I – Module 4: Appropriate Tools and Equipment in Plan Propagation

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Technology and
Livelihood Education

Unit I – Module 4:
Marketing Fruits and Seedlings
Introductory Message

This is a two-way flow module between the teacher and the learner
which is designed to meet the needs of the 21st century learners. It is tied up on a
holistic approach in developing hands-on, minds-on learners. The lessons are
presented in spiral progression to achieve proficiency in basic life skills. The activities
are fun, simple and are carefully chosen to tailor fit the interests of the learners and
to instill in them the sense of diversity, adaptability and sensitivity.

With this module, the writers hope that the learner would be ready
with the essential basic life skills and concepts through learning by doing.

The module is all about Lesson 5>: Marketing Fruits and Seedlings.

With the guidance of the teachers, the activities in this learning

module will support the learners to be proficient in their own understanding of the
basics of life. The knowledge they will gain as they do the activities will further
enhance their skills to prepare themselves as they compete in this global arena.

THE TLE-AFA 6 WRITING TEAM

 Table of Contents

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Learning Outcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Performance Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What I Need to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
What I Know… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What’s In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What’s New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
What Is It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
What’s More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
What I Have Learned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
What I Can Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
About the Author . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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 Marketing Fruits and Seedlings

LEARNING OUTCOME:
TLE6AG-0f-7: Markets fruits and seedlings
TLE6AG-0g-8: Develops expansion of planting trees and
seedling production

PERFORMANCE STANDARS:
The learner applies knowledge and skills in
planting trees and fruit trees

INTRODUCTION

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help to
help you understand strategies in marketing fruits and seedlings and to develop a
plan for expansion of planting trees and seedling production. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged
to follow the standard sequence of the course.

The module covers the Introduction/Learning Objectives, Pre-assessment,

Lesson Proper, Generalization, Application, Post Assessment, and Additional
Activity.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. Cite what and when to harvest fruits
2. Discuss the methods of selling fruits/seedlings
3. Compute cost and profit in selling fruits/seedlings
4. Make a flyer to market/sell fruits and seedlings
3. Observe proper timing when planting and harvesting fruits

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 WHAT I KNOW

Let us find out how much you already know about this lesson. Answer
each item in the following test.

Direction: Write True if the statement is correct and False if the statement is
wrong.

______1. Fruits must be harvested at the accurate shape and size.

______2. Fruits must be harvested cautiously. Cuts can easily cause decay.
______3. Examples of fruits are squash, cabbage and watermelon.
______4. Cropping is the process of picking fruits when ready to be sold or eaten.
______5. The accurate time to harvest depends on the demand, market, and price.
______6. Mangoes are harvested when they mature. This is the stage when they are
firm and fresh.
______7. One who buys products and sells them to retailers is called middleman
______8. Selling products by piece is called retailing.

WHAT’S IN?

Find out how much you remember from the past module that you have
answered.
• What are the appropriate tools and equipment in plant propagation?
• Give the uses of each tool.

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 WHAT’S NEW?

Lesson
Marketing Fruits and Seedlings
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Study the picture below and answer the following questions.

https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-vegetable-and-fruit-stand-at-the-mercado-de-la-cruz-in-the-colonial-24437512.html

• Name some fruits found in the picture.

• When do we harvest these fruits?
• How can we market fruits?

WHAT IS IT

After many years, the fruit trees you have planted have grown and begun
bearing fruits. Now is the time to reap the energy, money, and love which you have
invested. Selling your harvested fruits will give you the profit of your investment. For
you to get the most profit out of it, one should know how and when to reap and sell
these produces.

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 Harvesting Your Products

Harvesting is the process of picking fruits in their season when they are ready
to be sold or eaten. It is done at different terms depending on the characteristics of
each product. Fruits are picked when they are mature enough.
When do we harvest our fruits? Here are some tips:

• Mangoes, bananas, and papayas must be harvested before they become

ripe. They should be green and mature.
• Pomelos and chicos must be harvested the right maturity and exact
size.
• Native oranges or dalandans must be harvested while they are still
green. They will become ripe later.

Study the table below. The table below shows the best months to harvest and
market fruits.

Best months for Harvesting and Local Fruits

Marketing
January to March Caimito
January to February Chico, Dalanghita
February to July Avocado
March to May Jackfruit
March to July Duhat
March to June Mango
April to June Melon, Watermelon, Siniguelas
May to July Pineapple, Makopa
June to October Kalamansi
June to December Mangosteen
July to September Santol
August to October Durian
August to November Guyabano
August to December Lanzones
August to October Rambutan
September to December Atis
October to December Tamarind, Dalanghita
All throughout the year Papaya, Banana, Pomelo

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 Factors to Consider for the Right Time to Harvest
1. The value of the fruits on the market.
The start of harvest season of any fruit commands the highest value in the
market. It is because they are still new in the market and are not as ample as when
they are in the highest time of harvest.
2. The distance from the farm to the market.
The means of transportation covers a big cost in marketing the fruits. The
farther the farm from the market, the more expensive the transport rate will become.
Similarly, the rate of maturing and deterioration may be affected by the span of time
it takes for the fruits to reach the market.
3. The period of storage of harvested fruits before bringing them to the market.
The longer period of storage of collected fruits, the higher the possibility of the
fruits to deteriorate. Fruits that are overripe and close to rotting cannot be sold at a
higher price compared when they are new and at the exact point of maturity and
ripeness.

Methods of Selling Fruits

1. Retailing
It is the process selling the harvested fruits from the farm directly to
customers.

2. Use of a Middleman
Middlemen are also known as traders. They buy the fruits form the farm and
resell them to retailers or small stores in the market.

3. Selling in the Farm

Buyers go directly to the farm to buy. Prices in the farm are usually cheaper
because farmers do not need to transport their crops to the market.

4. Selling Through Contracts

Contracts are typically done by trading companies when there is a need for a
big volume of products.

5. Selling Through Cooperatives

Cooperatives are non-profitable organizations of workforces. They own and
manage the organization and support the products they are selling.

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 Computing Cost and Profit
After selling your products in the market, it is now the time to compute the
cost of planting, caring, harvesting, and marketing of products; and the amount
earned from selling and the profit earned.

Follow the steps below to compute for expenses and profit:

1. List down all expenses used in preparation.
2. List down all operational expenses.
3. Total all expenses in steps 1 and 2.
4. Total the amount earned in selling your products.
5. Deduct the total expenses from the total amount earned in selling.
6. The balance or remaining amount is the profit earned.

Methods of Selling Seedlings

Nurseries usually sell seedlings in earthenware or plastic bags. Bigger
seedlings are planted in big metal containers like drums. Seedlings are gathered
according to kind and size. Prices of seedlings are mainly reliant on the size, health,
and maturity of the seedlings.
Nurseries sell seedlings through retail or wholesale basis. Customers come
and choose seedlings of their choice. It is important to make your arrangement
orderly and pleasing to the eyes so that customers can easily choose.

Requirements in Putting Up a Nursery for Propagating Trees and Fruit Trees

To create a nursery, you must look into the following requirements:

1. Location/Site
Choose a location where there is abundant of water. Water is very essential
for plants to develop and flourish.

2. Soil Type
Fertile soil is one of the important components for plants to develop and
flourish. Remember that different types of plants need different types of soil.

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 3. Shed
It is a structure which is important in propagating seedlings. It has a partially
lighted roof to allow sunlight to pass through. It protects plants from rain and
storms to avoid damages.

4. Storage place for tools and equipment

Having a complete set of tools and equipment is important to be able to carry
out properly all the activities in the nursery.

5. Boxes, pots, and plots for germinating seeds

Boxes, pots, and plots for germinating seeds are needed in a nursery. These
are usually used for growing young trees.

Computing Cost and Profit in Propagating Seedlings

1. List down all expenses used in preparation.
2. List down all operational expenses.
3. List down all expenses in marketing and transporting
4. Total all expenses in steps 1, 2 and 3.
5. Total the amount earned in selling the seedlings. This is your gross sale.
6. Deduct the total expenses from the gross sale. This is your profit.

WHAT’S MORE?
Independent Activity 1
Direction: Complete the table below. Supply the correct local fruits in season for the
given months.
Best months for Harvesting and Local Fruits
Marketing
January to February
March to July
March to June
June to October
July to September
August to October
August to December
October to December
All throughout the year

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Independent Assessment 1

Direction: Compute the profit from the following situations.

1. Rey harvested 5 crates of mango fruits from his farm. He was able to sell all
mangoes for Php 10, 000.00. His total expenses was Php 3, 000. How much
was his profit?

2. Erika has a nursery. She spent Php 2, 500.00 for the month of August for
preparatory, transportation and operational expenses. At the end of the
month, she has a gross sale of Php 15, 600.00. How much is her profit?

Independent Activity 2

Direction: Choose 3 methods of selling fruits that would be best for the following
situation. Explain the method that you have chosen.
Situation: Your harvested 1,000 crates of mango from your mango orchard. How
are you going to sell these mangoes?

Independent Assessment 2

Direction: Answer the question briefly.

When is the best time to plant and harvest fruits? What are the factors to be
considered in harvesting fruits?

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

✓ Methods of selling include retailing, use of middleman, selling in the farm,

selling through contracts, and selling through cooperatives.
✓ Computing total expenses and subtracting this from total sales gives the
profit.
✓ Harvesting is the process of picking fruits in their season when they are
ready to be sold or eaten.

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 WHAT I CAN DO
Direction: You have harvested 6 crates of pineapple. You want to market/sell
them. Make a flyer to sell your pineapples.
Include the following:
• Name of the business
• Contact information
• Description of the products
• Prices of fruits (in wholesale) and seedlings (by piece/dozen)
Use bond paper, colored paper and coloring materials.
Optional: You may use technology (laptop and printer) for your printed output.

Sample Flyer:

Find out by accomplishing the Scoring Rubric honestly and sincerely.

Remember it is your learning at stake!
https://graphicriver.net/item/supermarket-flyer-grocery-ads-flyer-promotion/26356726

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 Scorecard for Flyer Making

CATEGORY Very Satisfactory Poor Needs Score

Satisfactory Improvement
(20 pts) (15 pts) (10 points) (5 points)
Content and Information Information Information Information
Organization is very is organized is organized appears to be
organized with well- but ideas disorganized
with well- constructed are not
constructed ideas well-
ideas organized
Accuracy All facts in Most of the 50% of the Less than
the flyer are facts in the facts in the 50% of the
accurate flyer are flyer are facts in the
accurate accurate flyer are
accurate
Design and The flyer has The flyer has The flyer The flyer’s
Attractiveness an an attractive has a well- structure and
outstandingly structure organized information
attractive and well- information are confusing
structure organized
and well- information
organized
information

Total Score

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 ASSESSMENT

I. Complete the table below. Supply the correct local fruits in season for the
given months.

Best months for Harvesting and Local Fruits

Marketing
January to March
March to May
May to July
June to October
June to December
July to September
August to October
August to November
August to December
All throughout the year

II. Write True if the statement is correct and False if the statement is
wrong.

______1. Fruits must be harvested at the accurate shape and size.

______2. Fruits must be harvested cautiously. Cuts can easily cause decay.
______3. Examples of fruits are squash, cabbage and watermelon.
______4. Cropping is the process of picking fruits when ready to be sold or eaten.
______5. The accurate time to harvest depends on the demand, market, and price.
______6. Mangoes are harvested when they mature. This is the stage when they are
firm and fresh.
______7. One who buys products and sells them to retailers is called middleman
______8. Selling products by piece is called retailing.

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 III. Explain briefly the following methods in selling fruits.

1. Retailing
2. Use of middleman
3. Selling in the farm
4. Selling through contracts
5. Selling through corporations

IV. Compute the profit from the following situations.

1. Rey harvested 5 crates of bananas from his farm. He was able to sell all
bananas for Php 20, 000.00. His total expenses was Php 5, 820.00. How
much was his profit?

2. Erika has a nursery. She spent Php 5, 500.00 for the month of August for
preparatory, transportation and operational expenses. At the end of the
month, she has a gross sale of Php 25, 100.00. How much is her profit?

GLOSSARY
Cooperatives- a business or organization run and owned jointly by its members

Crates- a slatted wooden case used for storing and transporting goods.

Harvesting- picking out fruits at their season when they are ready to be sold

Marketing- trading goods or products for an offered price

Maturity-Fully developed or grown up

Profit- income earned from a business such as selling products like fruits and
seedlings

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REFERENCES
A. Images

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/385057836866194736/

https://www.123rf.com/clipart-
vector/seedling.html?sti=m7nqc05pp9di974uhf|&mediapopup=114946611

https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/cartoon-gold-philippine-
currency-symbol-pesos-sign-vector-29563281

https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-vegetable-and-fruit-stand-at-the-
mercado-de-la-cruz-in-the-colonial-24437512.html

https://graphicriver.net/item/supermarket-flyer-grocery-ads-flyer-
promotion/26356726

B. Book

Basbas, Leonora David. Learning and Living in the 21st Century 6. Rex
Bookstore Inc., 2017.

Prepared by:

APRIL MARIE G. ZERNA

Teacher III
Schools Division of Negros Oriental
Region VII

About the Author

She is a graduate of Bachelor in Elementary Education
Major in General Education at Negros Oriental State
University on March 2013 as Magna Cum Luade. She has
received various distinctions, awards and scholarships. She
joined the Department of Education on 2014. She is a Teacher
III assigned at Martin C. Benjamin Memorial Elementary
School, Amlan District. She serves as the School Math
Coordinator and School DRRM Focal Person.
APRIL MARIE G. ZERNA

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Department of Education – Region VII, Division of Negros Oriental

Kagawasan Ave., Capitol Area, Dumaguete City

Telefax: (035) 225-2838/225-2376/422-7644

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Email Address: negros.oriental@deped.gov.ph

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