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TLE-AFA
AGRI-CROP PRODUCTION
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Methods of Planting Vegetable Crops
Agriculture and Fishery Arts – Grade 9
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Quarter 2 – Module 4: Methods of Planting Vegetable Crops
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TLE-Agriculture
and Fishery Arts
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Methods of Planting
Vegetable Crops
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you learn the fundamentals in Agriculture and Fishery Arts. 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. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.

The module is divided into three lessons, namely:

 Lesson 1 – Preparations Before Transplanting
 Lesson 2 – Methods of Planting Vegetable Crops
 Lesson 3 – How to Determine the Rate of Seedling per Area of land

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the different methods in planting vegetables;
2. explain comprehensively the methods of planting vegetable crops;
3. compare and contrast the direct method, indirect method and asexual
method of planting vegetables; and
4. tell how the distance and depth of planting and rate of seeding affects
the vegetable crops growth.

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 What I Know

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following are the advantages of observing proper distance

and depth of planting and recommended rate of seeding?
a. Growth of the plants is uniform that allows easy weeding,
cultivation and control of insect, pests and diseases.
b. There is equal exposure to sunlight, water and available
nutrients from the soil.
c. Waste or resources can be minimized.
d. All of the above

2. What is the standard distance of planting Ampalaya (cm)?

a. 50 x 10 c. 55 x 15
b. 15 x 15 d. 50 x 50

3. Which of the following are the methods of planting vegetable crops?

a. direct method, indirect method, asexual method
b. sexual method, asexual method, direct method
c. direct method, indirect method, sexual method
d. sexual method, asexual method, indirect method

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 4. Does the distance and depth of planting affect the growth of your
growing plants? Which answer(s) below are correct?

a. (distance) if the seedlings are planted too close to each other

there is a tendency of stunted growth; (depth) if planted too
shallow there is a chance they will be eroded when it rains or by
simply watering them.
b. (distance)if the seedlings are planted too far away from each
other you are not utilizing the land area efficiently; ( depth) if you
planted the seed/seedlings too deep there is a chance of rotting.
c. observing proper distancing and planting depth plays
an important role in growing crops.
d. the distance and depth of sowing seeds/transplanting seedlings
doesn’t matter at all.
A. a and b only C. a, b and c only

B. a and d only D. d only

5. What method of planting should you follow in planting vegetable crops

such cabbage, eggplant, tomatoes, pechay and onion?

A. Direct Method C. Asexual Method

B. Indirect Method D. None of the above

6. What method of planting should you follow in planting vegetable crops

such horse raddish (malunggay), kamote and kangkong?

A. Direct Method C. Asexual Method

B. Indirect Method D. A and C

7. What method of planting should you follow in planting vegetable crops

such okra, squash, mongo and ampalaya?

A. Direct Method C. Asexual Method

B. Indirect Method D. None of the above

8. What is the standard depth of planting eggplant (cm)?

A. 3 cm B. 2 cm C. 1 cm D. 5 cm

9. What is the standard depth of planting cabbage (cm)?

A. 2 cm B. 3 cm C. 1 cm D. 5 cm

10. What is the standard depth of planting eggplant (cm)?

A. 3 cm B. 2 cm C. 1 cm D. 5 cm

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Lesson
Methods of Planting
2 Vegetable Crops

Now that you know about sowing and transplanting of seedlings, its
time for you to learn the different methods of planting vegetable crops. Since
vegetables vary in types, so do the method of planting them.

What’s In

1. How can you tell the seedlings are ready for transplanting?

2. What preparations must be done before transplanting the seedlings?

Notes to the Teacher

You may give additional inputs, instructions or
contextualize and localize your activities for the students,
suited to their needs, interests, learning style and
environment.

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 What is New?
Direction: Do the following activity.

Complete the puzzle below by finding the answers to the items

and providing the missing letters.

1. Plants are planted directly when

D t M d
seeds which had been previously
prepared are directly drilled into the soil.

2. This method of planting doesn’t

use seeds in propagation of plants. Instead,
A M d
x
vegetative parts of the plant are used such as
leaves, stems
and roots.

3. The seeds are allowed to grow first in seed

boxes or seed beds and are
I d t M d
then transplanted when the conditions for the
growth and development of the seedlings are
favorable.

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 What is It?

Methods of Planting Vegetable Crops

As vegetables vary in types, so do the methods of planting them. The

method of planting vegetables depends on the nature of the plant. Basically,
vegetable crops can be planted either directly, indirectly or asexually.

DIRECT METHOD

Plants are planted directly when seeds which had been previously
prepared are directly drilled into the soil. Examples of plants that can be
planted directly are okra, squash, mongo, mustard and bitter gourd or
ampalaya.

INDIRECT METHOD

The indirect method of planting is done when the seeds are allowed to
grow first in seed boxes or seed beds and are then transplanted when the
conditions for the growth and development of the seedlings are favorable.
Examples of vegetables that are planted in this method are cabbage,
eggplants, tomatoes, pechay, bell peppers and onion.

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 There are also
ASEXUAL METHOD
vegetables which cannot
be planted through
direct and indirect
method, but use asexual
method instead. In this
method, the seeds are
not used in propagation.
Instead, uses the
vegetative parts of the
plant, such as the leaves, stems and roots are used. This type of planting
assures that the quality of the new offspring is the same as the parent plant.
Examples of plants that are planted in this method are malunggay,
kangkong, alugbati, and sweet potato or kamote

Distance and Depth of Planting and Rate of Seeding

Bear in mind that when seeds are broadcasted thickly over well-
prepared land without taking into consideration the exact density and
spacing, the plants tend to grow close to each other. If this happens, there is
a tendency for stunted growth. As a result, leaves and fruits will not reach
the desired size, thus yield is reduced.

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 The depth of planting requires the vegetable grower to plant the seeds
or seedlings to be not too shallow to be blown away by the wind or washed
out by rain or irrigation water, nor too deep that the chance of rotting of the
seeds or seedlings is likely to occur.

It is important to follow the recommended distance and depth of

planting and rate of seeding. The table on the next page shows the standard
for determining the distance and depth of planting as well as the rate of
seeding.

When transplanting seedlings, it is important to consider the number

of seedlings to plant within a certain area and the spaces between them.
Plants that are too close to each other tend to grow stunted. The leaves and
fruits would not reach the maximum size, and the harvest would be
reduced. On the other hand, crops growing very from each other will not
also produce maximum yields. To achieve a full harvest, you must follow
the recommended distance between plants. The ideal spacing has been
arrived at through research and experimentations conducted by experts on
different types of vegetables.

Distance of Planting, Depth of Planting and Rate of Seeding of Common Vegetables

Rate of seeding
Common vegetable Distance of Planting Depth of Planting
(No. of seed/s per
crop (cm) (cm)
hill)
1. Ampalaya 50 x 10 2 1
2. Cabbage 75 x 40 3 1
3. Eggplant 75 x 50 5 1
4. Onion 15 x 15 1 1
5.Pepper 75 x 40 4 1
6. Squash 200 x 100 4 2-3
7. Tomato 100 x 50 4 1
8. Okra 75 x 30 2-3 2-3
9. Gourd 250 x 250 3-4 2-3
10. Pechay 10 x 10 1 1
11. Radish 30 x 1 1 1

In planting seeds or seedlings, the rate of seeding is an important

consideration. If one exceeds the recommended rate of seeding, resources
will be wasted and the yield will be reduced. Also, if the ideal rate of seeding
has not been met, more spaces will be utilized, leaving them idle, and will
eventually be occupied by growing weeds.

Following the recommended distance and depth of planting and rate of

seeding is important in order to realize the target yield and profit. Therefore,
the advantages of observing proper distance and depth of planting and
recommended rate of seeding can be summarized as follows:

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1. Growth of the plants is uniform that allows easy weeding, cultivation and
the control of weeds, insect, pests and diseases.

2. There is an equal chance of exposure to sunlight and absorption of water

available nutrients from the soil.

3. Waste or resources can be minimized. Over rate of seeding means

additional amount of planting materials which entails additional expenses
on inputs.

What’s More

I. Provide illustrations or pictures of the different methods of planting

vegetable crops. Put a caption or brief explanation of each illustration
or picture.

II. Answer the following questions briefly

a. Explain why okra, squash, mongo, mustard and bitter gourd or ampalaya
are planted or are sown using direct method?

b. Why are cabbage, eggplants, tomatoes, pechay, bell peppers and onion
planted indirectly?

c. Is it not possible to plant malunggay, kangkong, alugbati, and sweet

potato or kamote using the direct and indirect method? Why or why not?

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 What I Have Learned

I have learned that…

I have realized that…

I will apply…

What I Can Do

1. Choose 3 common vegetable crop from the table in page 7. Plant your
chosen crop following the standards of planting as stated in the table.
Document the activity by taking pictures or video clips.

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 Assessment

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE.

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following are the advantages of observing proper distance

and depth of planting and recommended rate of seeding?
a. Growth of the plants is uniform that allows easy weeding,
cultivation and control of insect, pests and diseases.
b. There is equal exposure to sunlight, water and available
nutrients from the soil.
c. Waste or resources can be minimized.
d. All of the above

2. What is the standard distance of planting Ampalaya (cm)?

a. 50 x 10 c. 55 x 15
b. 15 x 15 d. 50 x 50

3. Which of the following are the methods of planting vegetable crops?

a. direct method, indirect method, asexual method
b. sexual method, asexual method, direct method
c. direct method, indirect method, sexual method
d. sexual method, asexual method, indirect method

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 4. Does the distance and depth of planting affect the growth of your
growing plants? Which answer(s) below are correct?

a. (distance) if the seedlings are planted too close to each other

there is a tendency of stunted growth; ( depth) if planted too
shallow there is a chance they will be eroded when it rains or by
simply watering them.
b. (distance)if the seedlings are planted too far away from each
other you are not utilizing the land area efficiently; ( depth) if you
planted the seed/seedlings too deep there is a chance of rotting.
c. observing proper distancing and planting depth is essential in
growing crops.
d. the distance and depth of sowing seeds/transplanting seedlings
doesn’t matter at all.

A. a and b only C. a, b and c only

B. a and d only D. d only

5. What method of planting should you follow in planting vegetable crops

such cabbage, eggplant, tomatoes, pechay and onion?

A. Direct Method C. Asexual Method

B. Indirect Method D. None of the above
6. What method of planting should you follow in planting vegetable crops
such horse raddish (malunggay), kamote and kangkong?

A. Direct Method C. Asexual Method

B. Indirect Method D. A and C
7. What method of planting should you follow in planting vegetable crops
such okra, squash, mongo and ampalaya?

A. Direct Method C. Asexual Method

B. Indirect Method D. None of the above

8. What is the standard depth of planting eggplant (cm)?

A. 3 cm B. 2 cm C. 1 cm D. 5 cm

9. What is the standard depth of planting cabbage (cm)?

A. 2 cm B. 3 cm C. 4 cm D. 5 cm

10. What is the standard depth of planting tomato (cm)?

A. 3 cm B. 2 cm C. 4 cm D. 5 cm

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 Answer Key

10. C

9. B

8. D.

7.
A
6. C

5. B

4. C

3.
A
II. Answers may vary 2.
A
I. Answers may vary 1. D

Additional Assessment
Activities

Answers may vary

or water hose.
What I Can materials like sprinkler cans
Do 10. C
watering prepare (c)
Answers may vary 9. B
planted.
where the seedlings are to be 8. D.
What I Have
Learned plot prepared thoroughly
on the furrow prepare (b) 7.
A
Answers may vary be watered 6. C
must bed box/seed seed (a)
What’s More 5. B
2.
4. C

3. Indirect Method 3.
pair of leaves.
A
2. Asexual Method when they have grown 3 to 4
2.
for transplanting are ready A
1. Direct Method 1. You can tell the seedlings 1. D

What’s What’s What I

New In Know
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References
ALBARICO, JONI M., CELARTA, CRISTINA B., FERNANDO, EVEZ & VALDEZ,
EMMANUEL S. 2010. “Agriculture and Fishery Arts I”. Transplanting
Seedlings: Lesson 2: Methods of Planting Vegetable Crops, 137-140.
Manila, Philippines

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