Learning Area TLE Agri-Crop Production Grade Level Ten

W1 Quarter Three Date

I. LESSON TITLE Pre- harvest operation in Rice production

II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
Carry out pre-harvest operation following established farm procedure
COMPETENCIES (MELCs)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT - Seedling management
- Planting and transplanting

References:

- Technology & Livelihood Education

Agricultural Crop Production
Learner’s Material pp. 81-85
- http://ricepedia.org/rice-as-a-crop/how-is-rice-grown
- http://www.knowledgebank.irri.org/training/fact-sheets/crop-
establishment/modified-mat-nursery
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLS2WvMoDLc
- https://www.pinclipart.com/maxpin/hwJwh/
- https://www.jing.fm/iclip/hRTwJo_farmer-boy-clipart-png/
- https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/565694403168233525/

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A. Introduction This lesson will give you an understanding about pre- harvesting operation in
rice production.

There are pre harvests operations that you need to undertake to come up
with a good quality rice yield. One is the seedling management; it is very
important to determine first the best variety of rice which is high yielding, with
high quality of harvest and suited to climatic condition of the locality. Once
you have met that requirement you can now decide on the methods of
raising seedlings to use based on the availability of water and site selection for
seedling management. The following are the method of raising seedlings.

1. Wetbed Method- this is usually done within 25-30 days before

transplanting. It is generally used in areas where water is not a
problem even in rainfed areas.
2. Dapog Method- it is used or applicable in irrigated land with a well-
supervised and controlled irrigation system. Soil medium is not a
requirement in this method, prescribed area (40sq.m/ha)
3. Modified mat nursery- in this method seedlings are ready for
harvesting within 15-20 days, and it needs a minimal amount of soil,
water and fertilizer requirements.
In establishing a modified mat nursery you will need the following:
A. Seed: To plant 1 ha of land you will need the following requirements:
• 2 seedlings/hill at 20 X 20 cm spacing
• use 18–25 kg good quality seeds
Reminder: Good seeds result in lower seed rate, more uniform
germination, healthy seedlings, minor chance for replanting, lesser
weeds, and 5–20% increase in harvest.
B. Nursery area: You will need to prepare the following:

• 100 m2 nursery for each 1 ha of land to be planted.

• Select level area near the house and/or a water source.
• If the area is not sufficiently compacted, then spread a plastic sheet
or banana leaves on the marked area to prevent roots growing into
soil.
C. Soil mixture:
• Four (4) m3 of soil mix is required for each 100 m2 of nursery.
• Incorporate 70–80% soil + 15–20% well-decomposed organic manure
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• 5–10% rice hull or rice hull ash.
• Mix around 20 kg N/ha (1.5 kg powdered diammonium phosphate
• Or 2.0 kg 15-15-15 powdered NPK fertilizer for every 100 m2 of nursery
area).
D. Pre-germinating seed:
• Soak the seeds for 24 h (some varieties may need longer to bud).
• Drain and incubate (cover and keep moist) the soaked seeds for
another 24 h. At this time, the seeds sprout (bud) and the first seed
root grows to 2–3 mm long.
E.. Laying the soil mixture:
• Place a wooden frame of 0.5 m long, 1 m wide and 4 cm deep
• Divide it into 4 equal segments on the plastic sheet or banana leaves.
• Fill the frame almost to the top with the soil mixture.
• F. Sowing:
• Sow the pre-germinated seeds uniformly and cover them with a thin
layer of dry soil. (Approximately 1 seed/cm2)
• G. Soaking the seedbed:
(a) Soak the seed bed properly moisten it with water
(b) Continue the process, like fill soil mix-sow seed-cover seed-
water, until the required nursery area is completed.
• H. Watering:
• Water the nursery as needed to keep the soil moist.
• Protect the nursery from heavy rains for the first 5 days after seeding
(DAS).
• If the nursery can be flooded then at 7 DAS, maintain a 1 cm water
level around the mats.
• Drain the water two days before removing the seedling mats for
transplanting.
• I. Fertilizer topdressing (optional):
• If the temperature and water are sufficient, but the seedlings show
yellowing (N deficiency), then apply seedlings with 0.5% urea (1.5 kg
Urea in 300 l water/100 m2).
• J. Lifting seedling mats:
• Seedlings reach an expected height for planting in 15–20 DAS.
• Lift the seedling mats and transport them to the main field.
Reminders:
• This method is advisable for irrigated areas. If you do late
transplanting, seedlings can be damaged when separated for
planting.
• If you have a gadget/ cellphone and internet connection you can
click the link below to deepen your understanding about the process
or procedure including the advantages of applying a Modified mat
nursery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLS2WvMoDLc
Another pre harvesting operation is the planting and transplanting,
There are two main practices of establishing rice plants. These are
1. Direct Seeding- It involves broadcasting dry seed or pre-germinated
seed
2. Transplanting seedlings- The pre germinates seedlings are transplanted
from a seedbed to a wet field.

B. Development In rice production you need to understand that seedling management is very
important in able to produce quality seedlings especially for transplanting
purposes and more importantly for higher yield or good production.
LEARNING TASK 1. TRUE or FALSE
Instructions: Write True if the following statements are considered as the basis
of selecting site for seedling management. Then False if it’s not.
______1. Select a site which is far from the residential area particularly away
from wandering chicken and stray animals.
______2. To ensure the healthy seed growth it must be the selected site have
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undergone soil analysis.
______3. Make sure it is far from fields infected with some other pest and
diseases.
______4. Monitor fields nearby to know the presence of virus-infected plants
part.
______5. It is better to look for another site if there is abnormally high incidence
of virus infestation.
LEARNING TASK 2. COMIC STRIP.
Instructions: Create a comic strip on the topic which will choose below:
• Seedling preparation
• Difference between direct planting from transplanting seedling

C. Engagement LEARNING TASK 3.

Make a simple pre-harvest operation plan based on your concept that is
suited in your locality.
A. Seedling Management
B. Planting and Transplanting Management

Pre- Strategies: Materials Estimated Duration: Remarks:

harvest needed: cost:
operation:
A.Pre-
implementation
plan:

B. Implentation
plan:

C.Post-
implementation
plan

Needs Developing (2) Sufficient (3) Above Average

Improvement (1) (4)
Clarity of The objective of The objective of The objective of The objective of
plan/information the plan is not well- the plan is the plan is clear the plan is clear
and ideas.) defined. Ideas are identified. Ideas and ideas are and supporting
not clear. Thoughts are generally almost always ideas always are
appear clear in a way focused in a way always well-
disconnected. that supports that supports the focused. Details
the plan. plan. Relevant are relevant,
details or ideas are enrich the work.
also stated.
Organization Information and Information and Information and Information and
(Sequencing of ideas are poorly ideas are ideas are ideas are
plan/ideas) sequenced; There presented in presented in a presented in a
are difficulties in order. With plausible plausible
following the minimum sequence. With sequence which
thread of the plan. difficulty in little or no difficulty flows naturally
following the in following the and is engaging
thread of the thread of the plan. to the reader.
plan.
Mechanics The objective of The objective of The objective and The objective,
(Reliable and the plan is not the plan is content of the ideas and
attainable) reliable and somewhat plan is greatly content of the
cannot be reliable and has reliable and plan is excellently
attained. a little possibility attainable reliable and
to attain. attainable and
can be used or
applicable in
every project.
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D. Assimilation

LEARNING TASK 4. In this comic strips read the given conversations then write your
thoughts or the ideas of the boy about pre-harvesting operation particularly in seedling
management, planting or transplanting practices.
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V. ASSESSMENT
(Learning Activity Sheets for LEARNING TASK 5.
Enrichment, Remediation or
Assessment to be given on
Read the following sentences; identify the pre- harvesting operation being
Weeks 3 and 6) done. Write S for Seedling management, P for Planting Management. Write
your answer on the space provided.
________1. Soaking the seeds in water for germination.
________2. Water the nursery as needed to keep the soil moist.
________3. Broadcasting dry seed or pre-germinated seeds.
________4. Identify and choose a good quality seeds.
________5. Determining when is the best time for transplanting seedlings.
VI. REFLECTION • The learner communicates the explanation of their personal
assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
• The learner, in their notebook, will write their personal insights about
the lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that ___________________.
I realize that ________________________.
I need to learn more about __________.
Prepared by: MARICEL M .FARTINGCA Reviewed/Checked GERALDINE M.
MARITES R. DAYAPAN by: CONSTANTINO

LOUIE L. FULLEDO
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