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Lesson Title: My Pet Plant

Learning Targets:
1. Plant and grow your own okra plant.
2. Appreciate the importance of planting your own food.
Reference: TLE-Agriculture Crop Production Grade 7, pp. 1-25

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Plant benefits human. It is an important source of food and supplies the body with vitamins, minerals,
antioxidants, protein, dietary fiber and other essential benefits.
Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture. It is an activity that’s
good for both the mind and body. It helps create a healthier environment and can be enjoyed by people of all
ages. Would you try to grow your own food?

GETTING READY

Activity 1. PRETEST
Multiple Choice: Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer from the four given choices. Encircle
the letter of your choice.

1. Which of the following is the practice of growing and cultivating plants?

A. Gardening B. Planting C. Cultivating D. Horticulture
2. What is the scientific name of okra (Lady’s Finger)?
A. Abelmoschus esculentus C. Cucurbitaceae
B. Solanaceae D. Momordica charantia
3. Which of the following is NOT a tool needed in planting okra?
A. Bolo B. Shovel C. Hand Trowel D. Knife
4. What is the English Term of okra?
A. Lady’s Finger B. Eggplant C. Tomato D. Cucumber
5. What is the percentage of germination if you have 100 seeds sown and there are only 66 seeds
germinated?
A. 100% B. 66% C. 6.6% D. 60%

DIGGING IN

Gardening is a great hobby and occupation. The more you learn about gardening the more you will
want to purchase the tools being sold at your local plant store.
Activity 2. AGRI-PUZZLE
Encircle the word or group of words which is related to gardening and tools.

A G I S H O V E L X Y A B
Z H O W A T E R M Z Q S R
M N L T N M S B E N H O N
N P J X D V U L B P J I G
P L A S T I C B O T T L E
S Q V J R D E S L P C F J
O R W G O J P L O T M H I
P C Z A W N T Q P R T L S
D H S E E D S L R V Q K O
M T B K L C S Q D C A V F

STRENGTHENING IN

Okra, which is also called lady’s finger is a warm

season tropical vegetable that is also grown for ornamental
purposes. Its delicate foliage and showy blooms that look like
hibiscus (don’t forget okra belongs to the same hibiscus
family). Its scientific name is Abelmoschus esculentus. Okra
is a vegetable rich in vitamins A, B, C, calcium, potassium and
many minerals. It is low in calories and has a dietary fiber
content.

Okra has been suggested to help manage blood sugar in

cases of Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. Popular
forms of okra for medicinal purposes include okra water, okra
peels and powdered seeds.

Figure 1. Okra Plant (Lady’s Finger)

Activity 3. COLOR & LABEL
Color the picture in Figure 3 and label its parts.

Figure 2. Parts of Okra Plant (Lady’s Finger) Figure 3. Okra Plant (Lady’s Finger)

STRENGHTENING IT
Growing okra in pots doesn’t require a lot of space and it is easy too if you complete all of the planting
requirements. Okra is easy to grow but the seeds have a hard coat that can slow germination. To speed up the
process, soak the seeds overnight in warm water before planting. Wrapping the seeds in moist paper towels also
works well.
Activity 4. How To Grow Okra Plant
Seeds are given to you. Following the procedure below, grow your own okra plant.

1. Purchase the seeds and soak.

 The first step for growing okra is to get the seeds. Ask for the
dwarf okra variety that will not grow above 5 feet tall. However,
you can grow any okra variety in a pot, but it is best if you
choose the dwarf one. If you live in a climate with short
summers, search for varieties that mature fast.
 2. Prepare the site.
 Okras require full sun (at least 8 hours a day) and prefer soil that is
loose, fertile and slightly alkaline. If the soil is more acidic, work
some lime into the bed a few months before planting. Enrich the soil
with compost, turning it into the bed with a rake. Finally, add a half
cup of slow-release 5-10-10 fertilizer for every 20 square feet of
garden space.

3. Plant the seeds.

 It is best to plant okra after daytime temps hit 85 degrees and
nighttime temps reach the low 60s. Use a garden hoe to make 1"-
deep furrows in the garden bed. Space the furrows 24" apart.
Place the presoaked seeds into the furrows, spacing them 6"
apart. Gently rake the soil over the seeds to cover them. After
lightly firming the soil, water the seeds well. Place a garden
marker to indicate the crops.

4. Cultivate the plants.

 The cultivation of okra plant is extremely easy but requires a lot
of heat. The plant can grow above 50 F (10 C), but to flower and
to bear fruit abundantly the temperature must be around 75 to 95
F (23-35 C) ideally. The plant can tolerate higher temperatures
well but fails to grow when the temperature starts to touch lower
levels.

5. Harvest the Okra.

 Okra plants will produce large flowers about 2 months after
planting. The okra pods will be ready to pick 3 to 4 days later.
Harvest the pods when they are 3 to 4 inches long. If the okra
gets too large, it will be tough and stringy. Pick the okra every 1
to 2 days or yields will decrease.

Reminder: “For those who do not have enough space, you may use the mechanism of urban gardening.”

CHALLENGE YOUR MIND

Testing seeds avoid wasting good seeds. There is no need of replanting; therefore, allowing
uniform germination and maturity of the crop. In other words, germination tests will save you time, energy,
money and planting space.

Formula in the Computation of the Percentage of Germination

no. of seeds germinated x 100

Percentage (%) of Germination =
no. of seeds sown
Example: After inspecting the seed box, you find that only 85 seeds germinated out of 100 seeds that you have
sown. The percentage of germination will be

no. of seeds germinated x 100

Percentage (%) of Germination =
no. of seeds sown

85 x 100
=
100

8500
=
100

= 85%

Activity 5. Calculating Percentage of Germination

Visit your okra plant site, using the given formula, determine how many of the seed sown are
germinated. Write your computation on the table below.

LINKING IT

Likas sa mga Pilipino ang pagiging mapang-aliw at malikhain. Iyon marahil ang mga dahilan kaya
nabuo ang mga hugot lines at naging uso sa Pilipinas. Sinasabing itong mga Tagalog hugot lines ay mga
patawa lamang subalit nagpapakita ito ng malikhaing pag-iisip – napag-uugnay nito ang dalawang bagay na
malayo ang ugnayan sa isa’t isa.
Kadalasan, naiuugnay to sa mga pangyayari sa totoong buhay lalo na sa emosyon o nararamdaman
ng tao kaya tinawag itong hugot.
Halimbawa:

Activity 6. Hugot Mo, Ibahagi Mo

Bumuo ng sarili mong hugot lines gamit ang iyong mga natutunan sa aralin.

LIVING IT

Hindi na natin maipagkakaila na karamihan sa atin ngayon ay ginagawang libangan ang

pagtatanim ng mga halaman. Maraming kahalagahan ang naidudulot ng pagtatanim natin ng
mga halaman, hindi lamang para sa sarili, kundi pati na rin sa pamilya, kumunidad, at
kapaligiran. Sa kuwento ng paglikha, binigyan tayo ng Diyos ng kapangyarihan na alagaan ang
kalikasan at hindi maging tagapagdomina nito. Bilang natatangi sa lahat Niyang nilikha,
pinagkalooban ng Diyos ang tao ng kapangyarihang gawin ang nararapat sa kalikasan na
kinakailangan na mabigyan natin ng pakahulugan. Naipapakita ang pagmamahal sa Poong
maykapal kung pinapahalagahan at inaalagaan ang mga halaman.
 Mga naidudulot ng halaman sa…
SARILI
*Nakapagbibigay ng kailangan sa
katawan tulad ng bitamina at
mineral.
*Ang pagtatanim ng halamang
gulay ay kawiliwili at
nakalilibang.
*Nakapag-aalis ng tension at
suliranin.
*Ehersisyo sa katawan.
PAMILYA
*Pagkakaroon ng sapat na
panustos sa pang araw-araw na
pangangailangan ng pamilya.
*Nakatitipid ang mag-anak na
may halamang gulay.
*Maaaring magkadagdag kita
ang mag-anak kapag ipinagbili
ang sobrang ani.
KAPALIGIRAN
*Nagpapaganda ng kapaligiran,
nakatutulong sa pagsugpo ng
polusyon.
*Ang mga halaman ay nagbibigay ng
lilim at oxygen na kailangan ng tao.

Activity 7: Ang Aking Kalendaryo ng Pangangalaga ng Aking Halaman

Itala ang mga maari mong gawin upang mapalaki at mabigyang kahalagahan ang alagang halaman.

Araw Mga Pamamaraan sa Pangangalagsa sa aking Halaman

Lunes

Martes

Miyerkules

Huwebes

Biyernes

Sabado

Linggo

Tayo ay biniyayaan ng saganang likas na yaman. Ang lahat ng ating nasa paligid, ang ating mga
kabundukan, dagat, hayop, halaman at mineral, ay mga likas na yaman na siyang puhunang nililinang ng tao
upang matugunan ang kanyang mga pangangailangan. Noon pa man at magpahanggang ngayon, ang uri ng
pamumuhay at gawain ng tao ay nakaangkop sa kanyang kapaligiran. Tunay nga na ang ganitong ugnayan ng
tao at kapaligiran ay isang natural na prosesong ipinagkaloob ng Diyos upang ang lahat ay mabuhay.
Activity 8: Pagsusuri ng Larawan
Pansinin at suriin ang larawan. Matapos nito’y maging handa sa pagsagot sa mga pamprosesong tanong
sa ibaba.

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Pamprosesong Tanong:
1. Ano ang ipinahihiwatig ng larawan?
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2. Para sa iyo, ano ang kahalagahan ng pagtatanim?

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3. Bilang isang mag-aaral, ano sa palagay mo ang mabuting naidudulot ng pagtatanim ?

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Paalala: Kapag naumpisahan mo ng magtanim ng puno o halaman ayaw mo ng tumigil. Kahit
pa minsan ay namamatay at ‘di namumunga nagpapatuloy ka parin sa pagtatanim. Tulad ng
“MABUTING GAWA” kahit walang kapalit basta masaya ka at ginagawa ang nararapat ng
buong puso.

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Activity 9. POSTTEST
Multiple Choice: Read each item carefully. Choose from the four given choices the correct answer. Encircle
the letter of your choice.
1. Which of the following is the practice of growing and cultivating plants?
A. Gardening B. Planting C. Cultivating D. Horticulture
2. What is the scientific name of okra (Lady’s Finger)?
A. Abelmoschus esculentus C. Cucurbitaceae
B. Solanaceae D. Momordica charantia
3. Which of the following is NOT a tool needed in planting okra?
A. Bolo B. Shovel C. Hand Trowel D. Knife
4. What is the English Term of okra?
A. Lady’s Finger B. Eggplant C. Tomato D. Cucumber
5. What is the percentage of germination if you have 100 seeds sown and there are only 66 seeds
germinated?
A. 100% B. 66% C. 6.6% D. 60%