Lesson for agricrop production

1. VERNA A. ANIETE
TEACHER II

2. 1. Transplanting - the process of
transferring the seedlings from
the nursery to the field where
they continually grow and
develop.
2. Dibbler – a pointed tool or
material that is used in
uprooting seedlings

3. Success in transplanting seedlings to the
field or garden depends on good
seedlings, good condition of the soil,
favorable weather conditions, time of
transplanting, use of appropriate tools and
other materials, and the proper manner of
doing the work.
Seedlings are like babies. They are fragile
and vulnerable so the principles of Tender
Loving Care (TLC) should be strictly
followed.

4.  Allow sufficient space for stocky
development of the plants.
 Do preliminary selection of
good, healthy, and vigorous
seedlings.
 Eliminate disease and weak
seedlings or plants.

5. Have good healthy seedlings.
Have the land thoroughly prepared before
transplanting.
 Transplant hardened seedlings. Hardened
seedlings could withstand outside
conditions.
 Have a good container, a shallow small
basket, or a banana bract of convenient
length for the seedlings.

6. Keep direct sunlight away from the roots while the
seedlings are out of the ground.
 Keep the roots moist and the tops dry while
transferring the seedlings.
 Keep as much soil on the roots as possible.
 Settle the soil around the roots when watering.
 Handle seedlings carefully to avoid bruising or
breaking.
 Transplant late in the afternoon or on a cloudy
day
 Cover the transplants if deemed necessary.

7. 1. Water the seedlings 24 hours before
transplanting.
2. With the aid of a sharp dibble or trowel, lift the
plants carefully. Never pull the plants. The roots
should not be disturbed. Carry them on a wet
gunny sack. They should not be exposed to
sunlight.
3. Dig a hole big enough to receive the root
system without bending or squeezing it into the
space.

8.  Water the transplant with the use of a sprinkler or water
hose with fine spray.
 Dig the holes big enough to accommodate the root system
with the use of appropriate tool.
 If necessary, provide a temporary shade to the newly
transplanted seedlings for a few days until the plants can
withstand the heat of the sun.
 Cover root system with fine moist soil and press it down a
little to bring the soil in contact with the roots.
 Water the seedlings 24 hours before transplanting.
 Set the seedlings in the prepared holes.
 Uproot the seedlings with the aid of a dibble.

9. 4. Set the seedling in the hole. Sift fine
moist soil around the roots and press it
down enough to bring the soil in contact
with the roots.
5. Water the newly transplanted seedlings
using a sprinkler or water hose with fine
spray.
6. If necessary, provide a temporary cover
to the seedlings for a few days.
Temporary cover can be made from
banana bracts or any available materials
suitable for the purpose.

10. Dibbler
Sprinkler or water hose
 Covering materials like banana bracts and
other materials cover the transplants and
safeguard the transplants from excessive
transpiration of water especially during
sunny days.