EPP 6

WEEK2
 ELEMENTS OF PLANTING TREES AND FRUIT-
BEARING TREES

Choose the best place for planting - Trees and fruit

trees require more space for growth than ornamental
plants or crops. This is so because trees and fruit trees
grow tall and wide. There are trees that have roots that
expand sideward and those that move downward.
 Choose the seeds that best suit the
season and the soil - This means that the
seeds come from a good quality mother and
the seeds are healthy, mature with no
blemishes or cuts, and of the right size and
form. Seeds must be prepared before
planting. Planting should be done preferably
during rainy season.
Put sufficient fertilizers in the soil - It is
advisable to prepare the soil before planting. This
means cleaning the soil and its surrounding area and
mixing the soil with organic fertilizers. Organic
fertilizers are safe and economical to use while
inorganic fertilizers must be regulated because
overuse can poison the soil.
Take care of the soil and the plants regularly -
Caring for the young trees means removing the grass
and weeds around them so they do not compete in
getting the nutrients from the soil. Keeping the soil
always moist is not a problem during rainy season.
However, during dry months, there is a need to water
them regularly. Watering is done during sunrise or
after sunset to keep evaporation of water from the soil
slow.
The following are other elements or factors to be considered in
planting trees and fruit-bearing trees:

1.Climate - it is the most important

factor which affects the growth of the
trees. It has been observed that
varieties of trees grow best in certain
climatic conditions
2. Temperature - the growth of the plants depends upon
the degree of how cold or hot the atmosphere is at
certain period.

3. Sunlight - is the main provider of energy in

the process of food manufacture of the plant.
4. Rainfall - is especially important in the growth of all
kinds of plants and trees. However, it must be controlled
or moderate so as not to flood and drown the growing
trees with water.
5. Soil - the medium for growing in the trees which
provides nutrients in plants as it contains mineral
elements necessary for a normal plant growth and
development of the trees.
6. Mineral Soil and organic soil - composed of inorganic substances
with varying amounts of decaying and partly decayed organic matter
which would help in the growth of plants.

7. Fertilizers - these are added to the soil to increase its

productivity. Organic fertilizers are those who come from compost
of decayed fruit and vegetables peelings, animal manures, and food
washing. Inorganic fertilizers are those that are made up of
synthetic materials and are substitute for organic fertilizers.
The Famous Orchard Farm in our Country
a) Calamansi or Lemonsito Orchard Farm/ Lopez Farm- Mabini Cebu
City
b) Pineapple Plantation- World’s Largest- Bukidnon
c) Lemon Orchard Farm- Bohol
d) STO. Domingo Orchard Farm- Pineapple Plantation- Negros
Occidental
e) Tungkalan Banana Orchard Farm- Davao City
f) Rosa Mango Orchard Farm- Luzon
Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.
 
___1. It has been observed that varieties of trees grow best on certain
climatic conditions.
___2. Put insufficient fertilizers in the soil.
___3. The growth of the plants depends upon the temperature of the
atmosphere at a certain period.
___4. Watering is done during sunrise or after sunset to keep evaporation
of water from the soil slow.
5. Organic fertilizers are those who come from compost of decayed fruit
and vegetables peelings, animal manures, and food washing.