TLE 6

1. Elements to be observed in planting trees and
fruit-bearing trees
1. Proper care of the plants and soil
1.1Choose the right place for planting. Farmers should select a place away from
thickly populated areas, roots of the plants have enough space to spread out, and near
to different bodies of water like lakes, swamps and rivers. The kind of soil as well as the
amount of sunlight that the trees can have should also be considered.
1.2 Select seeds that best suited for both soil and the season. Good quality seeds
came from high yielding mother trees, so farmers should be skilled in choosing the
right seeds in order to gain more products.Plant trees according to their season of
planting. A good season in planting is the rainy season where there is abundance of
water. A farmer should prepare the soil and seeds before planting.
1.3 Add enough fertilizer into the soil. Trees and fruit-bearing trees need vitamins
and minerals for their growth. These elements are found in the soil but are improved
when mixed with either organic or inorganic fertilizers. Organic fertilizer is safer and
more economical to use while using inorganic fertilizer or commercial fertilizer should
be regulated because overuse of it can damage the soil.

2. 1. Proper care of the plants and soil
1.4 Take care of the soil and the plants regularly. Proper care of soil and young
trees or fruit-bearing trees is another element in planting tree. This can be done by
removing the grasses or weeds around each tree, so it cannot compete in getting the
nutrients from the soil. Use organic pesticides or apply appropriate fungicide or
insecticide to properly manage and control the pest, if possible
2. Methods of Planting
There are two methods in planting trees. Direct-seeding is a method of planting
seeds directly into the ground or plot. Indirect or Transplanting Method is planting
seeds in a seed box or plastic container, fully grown seedlings are transplanted to the
ground or plot. Seeds to be planted are seeds with high percentage of germination,
correct moisture content, and free from seed pest, diseases, and other impurities.
When planting seedlings, select those that have uniform height and having varietal
purity.

3. 3. The Seed Germination
Seed germination is the development or growth of a seed into a young plant that
influence harvest and the quality of tree products. This process needs water or
moisture, warmth or temperature, oxygen, and sunlight for seeds to grow in either a
seed box, plastic container or other wrappers
4. Preparation of seedlings before transplanting
Transplanting is the process where seedling is transferred from the seed box or
other containers to the ground or plot for growth, development, and production. To
avoid mortality in transplanting seedlings and to attain a higher rate of survival, the
following processes are to be kept in mind:
1.Thinning - This process accelerates the circulation of air and provide greater
area for seedlings to make them stronger and healthier. This is done by removing the
crowded seedling in the seed box.
2. Pricking - These refers to transferring of seedlings from one seed box to
another to provide more space for proper development of seedling. Water the
seedling before pricking to make the soil smooth.
3. Hardening - The process can be done in 7 to 15 days before transplanting, to
make the tissue of the plants harder to survive the rigors of transplanting.

4. 1. Commercial Nursery – ran by private individuals usually offering landscape
materials and services.
2. Department of Agriculture – responsible for any agricultural activities in terms
of vegetables and fruits.
3. Agricultural Institution – a school that offers course related to agriculture and
other plant studies.
4. Bureau of Plant Industry – Develops scientific improvement for each plant
species present in the locality and adjacent places.
Sources of Fruit-bearing Trees

5. 1. Choose a seeds that come from fruit-bearing trees with good form free from diseases and insect
bites.
2. Sow seeds in seed beds with good soil consisting of compost, garden soil and sandy soil mixed I n
equal portions.
3. Plant seeds horizontally about 3 centimeters deep, cover with fine soil. Distance of seeds should be
approximately 1 ½ feet apart.
4. Water the sown seeds thoroughly. It is important to keep the soil moist to speed up germination
process.
5. Grow the seedlings preferably in a propagating shade or a partially shaded place.
6. Apply fungicide to avoid infestation. This can be done once a week.
7. When three or four leaves have sprouted, potting may start. This means that the seedling are to be
transplanted individually in pots or plastic bags.
8. The best time to transplant is late afternoon or when the sun set. For young trees, the rainy season is
the ideal time to transplant.
9. Young trees needs fertilizer more often than old trees. Apply/ sprinkle small quantities of fertilizer
around young trees.
10. To encourage rapid growth, remove grass or weeds and cultivate the soil around the base.
The Different Ways in Caring the Seedlings