TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 6

AGRICULTURAL ARTS

Caring for Orchard Trees and Seedlings

Lesson
8 MON IAN VIR D. PAROHINOG
Writer

After completing
this module, you shall be able to learn the following Most Essential Learning
Competencies (MELCs) such as:
1. Perform systematic and scientific ways of caring orchard trees/ seedlings
such as watering, cultivating, preparing, and applying organic fertilizer
(TLE6AG-0e-6)
2. Markets fruits and seedlings. (TLE6AG-0f-7)
3. Develops plan for expansion of planting trees and seedling production.
(TLE6AG-0g-8)

HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb
you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully
enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this
module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances
learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answer using the answer key card.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

This module will help you learn about the systematic and scientific ways of
caring orchard trees/ seedlings. It also includes a discussion on marketing products
and how to increase the marketability and saleability of seedling.

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I. Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
___1. This is the use of water pail and dipper or water sprinkler
A. Artificial B. Manual C. Mechanical D. Natural
___2. This is nature’s way of providing water for plants through the rain.
A. Artificial B. Manual C. Mechanical D. Natural
___3. This Proper way of watering plants include the line, rotating, and micro
sprinklers in which artificial rain is generated through special device that wet the
entire field.
A. Drip or trickle irrigation C. Sprinkler irrigation
B. Surface or furrow irrigation D. Sub-irrigation
___4. This proper way of watering plants is very expensive because the water source is
under the ground.
A. Drip or trickle irrigation C. Sprinkler irrigation
B. Surface or furrow irrigation D. Sub-irrigation
___5. This is one of way of cultivating the soil towards the base of the plant
A. Off-barring B. Slope C. Plain D. Hilling-up

II. Directions: Identify the following statement by choosing the answer inside the box.
HUMUS VERMI COMPOST COMPOST
MANURE LIQUID FERTILIZER

______________ 1. This fertilizer comes from decomposed biodegradable waste in a pit

______________ 2. This fertilizer comes from the waste of vermi (earthworm)
______________ 3. This fertilizer comes from animal waste such as livestock and poultry
waste
______________ 4. This fertilizer is made from the juice of plants and vermi compost.
______________ 5. This fertilizer comes from decayed matters from plants and animals
mixed with soil.

I.Direction: Complete the table below.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT METHODS IN PLANT PROPAGATION?

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II. Direction: Identify the following tools and equipment for tree planting.

________________ 1. ________________ 4.

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Caring for Orchard Trees and Seedlings

Orchard gardening is not an easy task. There is a lot of work involve and many
processes that must be learned and strictly followed. Moreover, not all orchards are
the same. Different methods apply to different orchards. That is why it is important to
conduct a research and to find out what works best in your location and the type of
climate and soil that you have before choosing orchard gardening.

SYSTEMATIC WAYS OF CARING FOR ORCHARDS

Proper ways of watering plants

1. Natural – This is nature’s way of providing water for plants through the rain.
2. Manual – This is with the use of water pail and dipper or water sprinkler.
3. Artificial – Water supply is artificially produced from deep well, dumps, and
river with the use of water motors.

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 • Surface or furrow irrigation- Here, 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.
• 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 of irrigation is very expensive because the
water source is under the ground.

Proper ways of Cultivation

Cultivating the land is practiced to help promote the growth of roots and
improve aeration for fast absorption of nutrients by the soil.

There two ways:

• Off-baring – 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
the plants.

• Inorganic – artificial fertilizer made from chemical (liquid, soluble and granular
form.)
• Organic - natural fertilizer from decayed matter, animals, and other natural
resources.

Examples of Organic Fertilizer

1. Humus – comes from decayed matters from plants and animals mixed with soil.
2. Manure – comes from the animal waste such as livestock and poultry waste.
3. Green manure – comes from decayed plants.
4. Compost – comes from decomposed biodegradable waste in a pit.
5. Compost pit – composting by digging pit keeping compost underground.
6. Basket compost – composting home garbage in container.
7. Compost heap – a compost pile
8. Vermi compost – comes from waste of vermi (earthworm)
9. Liquid fertilizer – made from the juice plants and vermi compost.

Pest Control

Benefits of Using Pesticide

The use of pesticide may be necessary to protect and prevent plant and trees
from getting damaged due to infestation. The following are some of the advantages and
benefits of using pesticides:

• 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.

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Safety Measures in Preparing Fertilizers

• 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 at your
back.
• 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.
• Always focus on the work at hand. Avoid distractions.
• Avoid exposure to pesticides.
• Maintain a clean working place which is free from any disturbances.
• Never forget to clean thoroughly and to take a bath after working.

Marketing Your Products

Marketing is one of the most challenging activities in orchard gardening. One of

the first steps in this undertaking is to make sure your products are marketable.

Characteristics of Marketable Seedlings

• The stem is strong, thick, and healthy.

• It has five or more leaves
• It has established healthy roots

Marketing Strategy

Once your products have undergone quality control inspection and are deemed
marketable, you may start promoting them. Below are some ways one can promote
and market a product:

1. Conduct a survey to find the needs of the community. What fruits are in
demand?
2. Prepare and distribute pamphlets, flyers and brochures – containing
information about the location and the picture of the products.
3. Use online marketing tools.
4. Post contact numbers for clients who want to order or inquire about the
product.
5. Keeping a record of sales.

Plan for Future Expansion

Every business should have a future plan for expansion. A successful orchard
is important to the community and environment. Its benefits stand as evidence that
expansion is necessary.

Tips for future expansion:

1. Community survey and symposium to find the needs of the locality

2. Build relationship with stakeholders of the community, the local government
unit, schools and private sectors that run related business.
3. Real market status understands the demand – What is the fruit fate of
sales?
4. Open for investment and franchising.
5. Availability of experienced/skilled orchard technician.

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Activity 1: Let’s do this

Direction: With the guidance and instructions of your teacher, do the following
activities. Make sure to follow the safety measures.

Preparing Organic Liquid Fertilizer (fermented fruit juice or fermented plant

juice)

Materials:
• Chopped fruits or plants preferably kangkong and vegetables
• Red sugar / molasses
• Container
• Manila Paper
• Making tape
Procedure:
1. Mix sugar, chopped fruits, and vegetables in a container.
2. Squeeze the mixture until all the ingredients looks watery.
3. Cover the container using manila paper and masking tape.
4. Put date of process; wait for ten days to harvest the fertilizer.
5. During the filter the mixture. Get the juice.

Activity 2

Direction: Each student will do the following procedures with the guidance of your
teacher. Take a picture of every procedure that you are doing and pass it to your
teacher.

Preparing Organic Pesticide

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of chili
• 1 roll of kakawate
• Whole garlic
• 1 cup warm water

Materials needed:

• Apron, face mask, hand gloves

• Knife, chopping board, medium bowl
• Empty glass bottle or spray bottle
• Funnel and piece of clean cloth.

Procedure:

1. Chop all ingredients into pieces. Put it in a bowl. Squeeze, and then filter
using another clean cloth.
2. Add water. Use funnel transfer the solution to the empty or spray bottles.

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 3. Spray to infected plants. The effectivity of the solution last only for 3 days.
Make sure it is already consumed before the time of expiration.

Activity 3: Record of Sales

Direction: One of the most important parts of any marketing program is to create and
maintain a system of tracking production of sales. Below is a simple table that you can
use to keep a record of trees and seedlings for sale. Make sure to keep it updated.

MARKETABLE AMOUNT VOLUME DATE OF

SEEDLINGS PURCHASE
Example: Mango

Management is organizing and controlling the affairs of a business.

Maintaining quality control to ensure that something continues to work

properly by checking it regularly.

Marketing is a business activity of presenting products or services to make

them desirables.

Direction: Answer the following in one or more sentences in a piece of paper.

1. Why it is important to learn how to care for orchard tools and seedlings?

2. What are some of the challenges one encounters in marketing orchard products?

3. Why it’s important to follow the step by step procedure of making fertilizer and
pesticides?

4. Why we need to follow the safety measures of preparing fertilizers and organic
pesticides?

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I. Direction: Match column A with column B.
A B
1. comes from decayed plants a. Basket compost
2. a compost pile b. green manure
3. composting home garbage container c. vermi compost
4. comes from the waste of vermi d. compost heap
5. made from the juice plants and vermi compost e. humus
f. liquid fertilizer

II. Direction: A. Arrange the step by step procedures in preparing organic liquid
fertilizer by writing numbers 1 to 5 on the space provided.
________1. During harvest filter the mixture. Get the juice
________2. Cover the container using manila paper and masking tape.
________3. Put date process; wait for ten days to harvest the fertilizer
________4. Mix sugar, chopped fruits, and vegetables in a container
________5. Squeeze the mixture until all ingredients looks watery.

B. True or False: Write True if the statement is correct and False if the statement is
incorrect.
____1. Seedlings do not need care because they will grow better when left alone.
____2. Cultivating the land is necessary to help promote the growth of roots and
absorption of nutrients.
____3. Any substance can be added to the soil to promote the healthy growth of plants.
____4. Organic fertilizers take too long to prepare but these are effective for the growth
of healthy plants.
____5. Using organic pesticides is more advisable because they are not harmful to
humans and other animals.

Direction: Take time to reflect and answer the following questions. Write your answer
on a space provided.

1. What is the most important thing you learned in the lesson?

2. How will you share this learning to your family and community?
3. How will you apply what you have learned in the future?

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TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 6

Agricultural Arts

Name: _______________________________________ Grade and Section: ___________________

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Answer Sheet
Pre- Looking Activity Activity Activity Check your Post Test
Test Back 1 2 3 Understanding

I. 1. 1. Note: 1. 1. II. A.
Use
1. 2. 2. 2. 2. 1.
another
2. 3. 3. sheet of 3. 3. 2.
paper
3. 4. 4. 4. 4. 3.

4. 5. 5. 5. 5. 4.

5. 5.

II. Post Test B.

1. I. 1. 1.

2. 2. 2.

3. 3. 3.

4. 4. 4.

5. 5. 5.

Reflection

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