Robert D.

Babas HELE
BSED IV-A Fe Vasquez

CHAPTER 5:
1. What is the best time for harvesting leafy vegetables Fruit crops, root crops?
Leafy vegetables, such as pechay, mustard, lettuce, cabbage, are harvested while they are
fresh , tender and green. Fruit crops , such as eggplant , okra , and cucumber , are harvested
with the same conditions as the leafy vegetables. Root crops , such as sweet potato , cassava ,
togue , and ubi are harvested before they are fully matured or else they become fibrous.
2. What harvesting techniques should plant growers use or follow to maintain the quality os
the produce?
To ensure the better quality of produce, observe this proper techniques in harvesting.

 Gather the vegetables in the morning. At this time , vegetables are very render
especially the leafy ones. They also have the best flavor and appearance.
 Avoid damaging and injuring vegetables while harvesting so that they will reach the
market in perfect condition and command better prices.
 Gather the garden fruit crops , like beans , tomatoes, eggplant , okra and other
vegetable
 Pack the crops of the same stage or ripeness together to avoid rotting.
 Wash all root crops after harvest. Drain the water or air dry them before storing or
marketing the crops.
 To maintain the freshness and nutritive value of the vegetables( for family meals), pick
them only at the time they are needed for cooking.
3. What market schemes of farm crops ensure the most profit?

 Selling through a wholesaler or dealer. The wholesalers usually come to the farm and
do the selling to the retailers. They buy in bulk.
 Direct selling. This is done by the farmers themselves. They harvest the crops products
and bring them to the market and sell directly to the consumers. This is the usual
practice for vegetables products.
 Marketing through cooperatives. There are so many crop growers in the country who
do not know how and where to sell products. These farmers pool their produce and
form a cooperative.