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Learning Area HORTICULTURE Grade Level Seven/Eight

Quarter Three Date Week 4

I. LESSON TITLE INTERPRETATION PLANS AND DRAWINGS (Staking site according to planting system

II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING The learner interprets plans and drawings of farms and irrigation systems in

COMPETENCIES (MELCs) horticulture.

III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT
LO 1. Interpret farm plans and layout
1.3. Stake site according to planting system
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The learner demonstrates understanding of basic concepts, underlying theories and
principles in interpreting plans and drawings of farms and irrigation systems.

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A. Introduction 60

Panimula In agriculture staking is the practice of driving a stake or rod into the ground close
to a plant to provide support for its stems. Staking a plant means driving upright
stakes into the ground and fastening plants to them using plant ties.
Staking involves the use of pole-like material to support the climbing plant to avoid
direct contact with the soil. The stakes provide strength and support and they allow
plants to continue pushing skyward when they overcome by rain, strong winds, or
weight of their fruits or flowers.

In order for you to learn deeply the concepts of staking, kindly read the details
below:

Types of plants that need to be staked

1. Flowering perennials
2. Top heavy houseplants
3. Vegetables
4. Saplings

Different types of Staking

1. Slanting Mesh Method – the staking part of this method can be
constructed with the use of pole bamboo and tree stems.
2. Vertical Mesh Method – this is similar to slanting method it is constructed
with two adjacent posts while a bar is placed where the crop is expected to
climb.
3. Single String Method – it is constructed either in a bar of iron, wood or
bamboo placed on the two posts.
4. Parallel String Method – this method is attached to a vertical poles where
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the crops to be supported are in between the strings.
5. Single Pole support method – this method the pole is erected aside a plant
and the plant is tied vertically to the pole.
6. Spiny stick support method – is similar to the single pole support method
their difference is the pole used has long spines with the plant to be
supported.

Procedures to consider in staking a plant

1. Know the stakes or correct system to use.
2. Build your own support system
3. Stake when plants are possible.
4. Tie regularly
5. Keep a close eye on single plant stakes

Benefits of staking the plants

1. Increases yield
2. Maintains fruit quality.
3. Enhances opportunities for pest management
4. Increases effectiveness of weed management
5. Helps in maximizing growing spacing making it possible to increase plant
population per given space

B. Development 60 Let’s do this word hunt. Find and circle the list of words in the word puzzle below:

Pagpapaunlad
ARBOR SINGLE POLE
TRELLIS SLANTING MESH
TRIPOD SINGLE STRING
TOMATO CAGE SPRING STICK
CATTLE PANEL VERTICAL MESH

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

Based on what you read on the details above let’s think critically by answering the
following questions:

To expand your horizons watch keenly the video about “How to Stake
Houseplants”?

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+stake+housplants&oq

C. Engagement 60 Think of your own personal experiences on staking the crops or make a visit to a

Pakikipagpalihan nearest neighbor in your community and make some observations about their local
staking practices or procedures.

Note: Write your observations in your answer sheet. As evidences provide at least 2
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photos of yours. You should always be guided by guardian, sibling or any able
member of the family while doing this task. In the absence of the said photos, make
a short narrative report on the observation duly signed by your parents or guardian.

Your observation will be graded according to the rubric below:

Criteria Score
1. Content 40

2. Conventions 20
3. Clarity 20
4. Presentation 10

Total 100

D. Assimilation 30 You are assigned to perform the tasks below:

Paglalapat
1. Look for a plant either flowering perennials, top heavy houseplants,
vegetables or saplings available in your home. Show how to stake it by
taking a picture while it is being performed. In the absence of the said
photos, make a short narrative report on the tasks duly signed by your
parents or guardian.

2. The completed tasks will be rated based on the following criterion:

Criteria Score
1. Accuracy of staking procedures and stake 50
type used
2. Presentation 30
3. Neatness 20

Total 100

V. ASSESSMENT 20
(Learning Activity Sheets for Directions: Read and analyze each statement below. Write TRUE if the statement is
Enrichment, Remediation or
correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect
Assessment to be given on Weeks 3
and 6)
_____________1. Vertical mesh method is similar to slanting method where it is
constructed with two adjacent posts while a bar is placed
where the crop is expected to climb.
_____________2. Staking plants is one way of improving the yield.
_____________3. Spiny stick support method is similar to the single pole
support method
_____________4.Staking allows you to utilize limited space well.
_____________5. Many vegetables need extra support to grow better.
_____________6. Establishing stake in smaller varieties of plants is not
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Important.
_____________7. Use durable materials in staking to catch the weight of the
plants.
_____________8.Tie materials to be used must be wide, smooth,
flexible and biodegradable
_____________9.The importance of staking is for anchorage,
support and protection.
_____________10. Do not use soft materials to tie the plant to the stake.

VI. REFLECTION 10 In your reflective journal, write your personal insights about the importance and
value of staking according to planting system using the prompts below:
I understand that__________________________________________________
I realize that_______________________________________________________.
I need to learn more about ________________________________________.

Prepared by: Checked/

evaluated by:

MARIFE B. ACELAJADO, PhD

Teacher III-Laguna Province
MA. SALVACION T. REALEZA,PhD
HT VI -Laguna Province
JEAN KAREN M. AGUERO
Teacher I - Laguna Province