2. Look carefully
at the picture And think.
What does the little
Seedling need in order
to survive
And grow into a
wonderful plant?
3. STEPS IN PLANTINGTREES
There are several steps in planting fruit-bearing trees and trees in
general.All these steps are necessary as determinants of the health,
growth, and yield of an orchard.After preparing the area for planting and
buying suited tree seedlings, the next step is the proper care of seedlings
from the nursery to the planting site. It is important to protect seedlings
from any damage because this will reduce their survival rate and growth.
4. GUIDELINESYOU MAY FOLLOW INTRANSPORTING AND
HANDLINGTREE SEEDLINGS.
1. KEEP SEEDLINGS MOIST – Nurseries usually pack seedlings is special boxes to prevent
dryness.While transport, it is important to monitor the packaging
2. KEEP SEEDLINGS COOL –Transport seedlings in the morning, when temperature is
cooler. Excessive heat can affect seedling survival.When seedling dry out, their, roots
cannot absorb sufficient water and nutrients from the soil.
3. HANDLETREES CAREFULLY –Tree seedlings are vulnerable.They should be treated
with extra care. .
4. SHORTEN STORAGETIME – Plant tree seedlings immediately. But if you cannot plant
them right away or if the weather is not favorable for planting, you may follow the tips
below so that the seedlings roots will not dry out.
For bare root tree – Keep the roots of the plants moist.You can do this by wrapping
the roots with damp moss or soil.
For container grown tree- keep the potted trees in a cool, dark place. Never expose it to
5. Transplanting FruitTrees
The tree main nursery production methods are bare root production, container production, and balled and
burlapped production.
Bare root trees
Are dug from the ground and then shaken to remove the soil round their roots.
6. CONTAINER-GROWN OR CONTAINERIZEDTRESS
A container-grown tree is often sold in a plastic
pot.The tree is grown in a soilless planting mix
composed of organic materials.
Although container grown trees are more
expensive than bare root trees, they popular
among consumers because they can be planted
throughout the year.
8. BALLED AND BURLAPPEDTREES
A balled and burlapped trees is dug from the ground with a ball
of soil around it’s roots.
9. CARING FORYOUNGTREES
The first few years after planting are critical for the overall health of a tree. Proper
watering, mulching, and other caring practices will ensure health of the tree and reduce
maintenance costs.
13. TYPES OF FERTILIZER
1. ORGANIC FERTILIZER
BENEFITS OF USING ORGANIC FERTILIZER
Ensures that food produced are free of harmful chemicals that can cause health problems
Improves soil texture and drainage
Maintains soil fertility for a long time
1. INORGANIC FERTILIZER OR CHEMICAL FERTILIZER
DISADVANTAGES OF USING INORGAIC FERTILIZER
Kills beneficial soil organisms
Burns plant roots
Pollutes groundwater
Damages soil
Filters away from soil
