COURSEWORK #1

METHODS OF CROP PRODUCTION

JERUSHA PRAIMAL
 STRIP PLANTING
Still planting is an agriculture production technique
used to prevent soil erosion. It is the method of developing
different crops on the same field in strips or patches,
Alternately. It alternates rows of sown crops (hay, wheat).
Strip planting works to prevent soil erosion by maintaining the
Natural dams for water, therefore preserving soil strength.
CROP ROTATION

Crop rotation is the panting of different crops

consecutively on the same plot of land to improve
soil heath, enhance nutrients in the soil and combat
pests and weed pressure. For example if a farmer
is planting a field of corn and the harvest is finished,
he could plant beans. Since corn take up a lot of nitrogen,
the beans can restore nitrogen to the soil.
GREENHOUSE FARMING
Greenhouse farming is primarily growing
plants or crops in a structure with walls
and a roof made of mainly transparent
material. The interior of a greenhouse
exposed to sunlight is specially warmer
than the external temperature, protecting
the plants from extreme condition
 HYDROPONICS

Hydroponics is a method of growing plants.

It is the technique of growing plants using a
water-based nutrient solution instead of soil
and can include an aggregate substrate or
growing media, such as vermiculite, coconut coir
or perlite. Hydroponic production systems
are used by small farmers, hobbyists and
enterprises.
TISSUE CULTURE
Tissue culture is a technique which pieces
of plants are cultured and grown in a laboratory.
Many times the organs are also used for tissue culture.
This technique is also known as micropropagation.
It’s proven beneficial for the production of disease
free plants and increase plant yield in developing
countries. In carrying out the technique, it requires
a sterile working area, greenhouse, skilled labour
and a nursery. Eggplant, pineapple and tomato are
examples of what are produced by the tissue culture.
ORGANIC FARMING
Organic farming is a system of agricultural
production based on the use of natural
processes and resources. No chemicals or
genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are
used, in order to get healthier and more
nutritious food while protecting soil fertility
to prevent the spreading of pests and respecting
the surroundings.
CONTAINER GARDENING
Container gardening is the use of a mixture if
items in a home to grow vegetables or ornamental
plants. This way of growing your own vegetables or
plants saves a lot of money. But even thought it saves
a lot of money it can be a bit frustrating because not
all the times your vegetable or plant will grow nicely.
It’s the perfect thing for those you don’t have space
for a garden. Your container must holes beneath it so
when watering the plant it can drain out.