Republic of the Philippines

CAMARINES NORTE STATE COLLEGE

College of Education- Abaño Campus, Daet, Camarines Norte

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
ETLE 102: EDUKASYONG PANTAHANAN AT PANGKABUHAYAN WITH
ENTREPENEURSHIP

TOPIC:

Planting Procedures and Techniques in Fruit Crop Production

OBJECTIVES:
 Identify the different methods of arranging trees in the orchard or plantation
 Describe each method of arranging trees in the orchard or plantation

 Understand how important having procedures and techniques in Fruit Crop

Production
Lesson Proper
The first thing to consider when planting is the site. In locating the position of the trees, the
fruit grower should keep in mind the exposure of the trees. Trees should not be exposed to
wind. A north or northeast slope is preferred to keep the soil cool during warm days and
during the cold season. Trees will not blossom prematurely like those planted on the southern
slope. The north slope also provides air drainage which will protect plants from strong wind
and rain.
These are four general methods of arranging trees in the orchard or plantation:

1. Square method- This is widely used by most fruit and tree growers. The trees are
distanced at right angles to each other with a tree in the corner of a square. Layout is simple
and easy to cultivate, crosswise or lengthwise.

2. Triangular or Quincunx method- This is like the square method with a tree placed in the
center of each of the squares. Some variations may be done by planting the trees closer
together in rows rather than having the row apart. Trees planted at the center are temporary or
fillers.
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College of Education- Abaño Campus, Daet, Camarines Norte

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3. Rectangular method- In this method, the square method is modified by making the
rows further from east to west and from north to south to allow maximum sunlight to reach
the trees.

4. Hexagonal method- In this method, each tree stands in the center of a hexagon formed by
six trees of equal distance from each other. This method utilizes the space in the orchard fully
to grow more trees.

Prepared by:

ROSALINDA M. ACAO
BEED-2A