WEEK 5 Systematic and Scientific Ways of Caring Orchard Trees

WEEK 5
Systematic and Scientific Ways

of Caring Orchard Trees
JUN ODONZO
TLE 6 Teacher
Systematic and Scientific Ways of Caring Orchard
Trees
One needs to carefully plan an orchard project to avoid

useless and wasteful spending. It is also important that
once an orchard project is started , the proper care for
seedlings and trees are undertaken. There are tried and
tested procedures for taking care of these plants from
cultivating , use of fertilizer, and watering.
Ways of watering plants
Natural- This is nature’s way of providing water for

plants through the rain.
Manual- This is with the use of a water pail and dipper
or water sprinkler.
Artificial- Water supply is artificially produced from a
deep-well, dams, and river with the help of
motors.
Artificial Way of watering plants
 Surface or furrow irrigation - Water is distributed to

each row so it is applicable only for row crops with
uniform slope.
 Sprinkler irrigation - This include the line , rotating, and
micro sprinklers in which artificial rain is generated
through special devices that wet the entire field.
Artificial way of watering plants
Surface or furrow irrigation Sprinkler irrigation

Artificial Way of watering plants
 Drip or trickle irrigation - A special water source

designed to discharge water close to the plant, wetting
only that area and leaving the rest dry.
 Sub-irrigation - This type is very high in cost because the

water source is underground.
Artificial way of watering plants
Drip or trickle irrigation Sub-irrigation

Cultivating
Cultivating the land is practiced to help promote the

growth of roots and improve aeration for fast
absorption of nutrients by the soil.
 When cultivation is done properly, the growth of
weeds can be controlled. Soil texture will improve
plant growth and distractive microorganisms found
in the soil will eventually die.
Ways of Cultivating
 Off-barring -
cultivating the soil
in rows.
Hilling-up -
cultivating the soil
towards the base of
the plant.
Preparing and applying organic fertilizer
Fertilizer is any substance

added to the soil that promotes
the healthy growth of plants.
Preparing and applying organic fertilizer
Inorganic – artificial fertilizer made

from chemicals ( liquid, soluble,
and granular form).
Organic – natural fertilizer from
decayed matter, animals, and other
natural sources.
Fertilizer Advantages Disadvantages
Inorganic  Odorless and handy  Made of chemicals
 Always available in the  Hazardous to animals
market  Expensive
 Fast production  Makes the soil
 Makes the soil unfertile
(dependent to it)
Organic  Natural  Foul odor
 Easy to produce  It takes time to prepare
 Promote the growth of
beneficial organism
 Adds more nutrients to soil
 Very high in production
Examples of organic fertilizer
 Humus- comes from decayed matters from plants and

animals mixed with soil.
 Manure – comes from animal waste such as livestock
and poultry (chicken) waste.
 Green manure – comes from decayed plants.
 Vermi compost – comes from the waste of vermin
(earthworm).
 Compost – comes from decomposed biodegradable

waste in a pit.
 Compost pit- composting by digging pit keeping
compost underground.
 Basket compost – composting home garbage in
container.
 Compost heap – a compost pile.
 Liquid fertilizer – made from the juice of plants and

vermin compost through the process of concoction
(allows the juice to decompose with red sugar/molasses
in a container).
Preparing organic fertilizers take a long period of time
but provides a lot of help to plants.
Benefits of using organic fertilizer
 It increases the yield and improves soil condition.

 It balances the soil pH. Soil pH is the degree of acidity
and alkalinity of the soil. Pulverized eggshell, oyster
shell, bone meal, and any lime will neutralize the acidity
of the soil.
 It helps the development of roots, flowers, shoots, and
fruits.
Benefits of using organic pesticide
The use of pesticide may be necessary to protect and prevent

plants and trees from getting damaged due to infestation.
• Insect pest life cycle will be stopped.
• Infestation will be lessened.
• Prevents the spread of plant diseases
• The growth of plant will continue to progress.
• Higher yield is expected.
Benefits of using organic pesticide
 The best thing about using organic pesticide is that it is

not harmful to humans and other animals.
 There is no side effect to health.
 It can sustain the budget of growers because it is
affordable, the materials are readily available within
the community and it is very easy to prepare.
Safety measures in preparing fertilizers and
organic pesticide
 Always wear the personal protective equipment

such as face mask, hand gloves, apron, working
clothes, and boots.
 Always read the instruction before doing the
activity.
 Follow the guide of proper posture while working
to avoid straining your back.
organic pesticide
 Check the working condition of tools before using

them.
 Never leave your work unattended especially when
ingredients are about to be mixed.
 Measure all ingredients properly and follow the
correct procedures. Do not deviate from the
instructions provided.
organic pesticide
 Always focus on the work at hand. Avoid

destructions.
 Avoid exposures to pesticides.
 Maintain a clean working place and free from any
disturbances.
 Never forget to take a bath and clean thoroughly
after working.

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WEEK 5

Systematic and Scientific Ways

One needs to carefully plan an orchard project to avoid

Natural- This is nature’s way of providing water for

 Surface or furrow irrigation - Water is distributed to

Surface or furrow irrigation Sprinkler irrigation

 Drip or trickle irrigation - A special water source

 Sub-irrigation - This type is very high in cost because the

Drip or trickle irrigation Sub-irrigation

Cultivating the land is practiced to help promote the

Fertilizer is any substance

Inorganic – artificial fertilizer made

 Humus- comes from decayed matters from plants and

 Compost – comes from decomposed biodegradable

 Liquid fertilizer – made from the juice of plants and

 It increases the yield and improves soil condition.

The use of pesticide may be necessary to protect and prevent

 The best thing about using organic pesticide is that it is

 Always wear the personal protective equipment

 Check the working condition of tools before using

 Always focus on the work at hand. Avoid

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