TLE 6

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ACTIVITY SHEET No. 1

FIRST QUARTER, WEEK 2
ELEMENTS TO BE OBSERVED IN
PLANTING TREES AND FRUIT-BEARING TREES

MELC: Uses technology in the conduct of survey to find out the elements to
be observed in planting trees and fruit-bearing trees.
CG Code: TLE 6 AG-Ob-2
Getting started:
Now, you will learn another topic. The uses of technology in the
conduct of survey to find out the elements to be observed in planting trees
and fruit-bearing trees.

Why are proper ways in caring trees and fruit bearing trees
important?

To ensure a higher rate of survival, follow these processes:

Thinning –To produce strong plants, pull out some crowded seedlings so that
the remaining plants will have more room.

Pricking – This is done by transferring seedlings from one seed box to

another to provide more space for proper development. Water the seedlings
before pricking.

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Hardening – This process is done 7 to 15 days before transplanting.

What are the general steps in the proper transferring of planting trees and
fruit bearing tress?

Follow the general steps in the proper transferring of plants:

* Place the seedlings away from direct sunlight. Make sure the seedlings are
healthy and fresh before planting.

* Dig the area where you want to plant them. The length and depth of the
hole should be according to how big the tree will become.

* Remove the plant from the plastic bag. Do not remove the soil which holds
the roots.

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* Slowly and carefully place the seedlings in the hole. Make sure the main
roots are not bent.

* Cover it with soil. Lightly press the soil.

* Water the new plant early the next morning. Use a water sprinkler.

* Plant your seedlings in the afternoon when sunlight is no longer hot to avoid
withering.

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE I PANGASINAN
BAYAMBANG DISTRICT II
Digging the Hole
Planting too deep is the top reason that trees and shrubs die. Follow
these simple steps:

Backfill
The thinking on backfill has changed in recent years. Although it was once
common to modify the backfill soil with amendments — such as compost,
peat moss, aged manure and other ingredients

Planting
When moving your plant into the planting hole, disturb the root ball as
little as possible.

Mulching
Apply bark mulch or pine straw to a depth of 2”–3" over the entire
planting hole. Mulching helps conserve water and prevent weeds.

Staking
Staking at planting time is not always necessary. Consider the stability of
the root ball, trunk size and strength, direction of prevailing winds,
canopy size and density when determining whether or not to stake.

Fertilizing
We do not recommend fertilizing newly planted trees and shrubs during
their first year of growth.

Watering
The roots should never dry out completely, nor should they be
waterlogged.

Activity 1

Match column A with the corresponding technology in the column B. Connect

it correctly.

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE I PANGASINAN
BAYAMBANG DISTRICT II
 Column A Column B

1. Mulching A. Staking at planting time is not always necessary

Consider the stability of the root ball, trunk size
and
strength, direction of prevailing winds, canopy
size and
density.
2. Staking B. Apply bark mulch or pine straw to a depth of 2–
3"
over the entire planting hole.
3. Fertilizing C. Proper moisture is critical to the survival of your
young tree or shrub
4. Watering D. We do not recommend fertilizing newly planted
trees
and shrubs during their first year of growth
5. Planting E. When moving your plant into the planting hole,
disturb
the root ball as little as possible

Activity 2

Filling the Blanks: Read and understand the following items below. Choose
the answer from the box. Write it on the space provided.

Fertile soil Pricking Seed Suit Thinning Indirect Planting

Germinate Moisture Hardening Direct Planting

__________1. To produce strong plants, pull out some crowded seedlings so

that the remaining plants will have more room.
__________2. This process is done 7 to 15 days before transplanting.
__________3. This is done by transferring seedlings from one seed box to
another to provide more space for proper development.
__________4. The plant needs to be transferred to its permanent place.
__________5. Is a method of planting where the seeds or part are directly
planted in the soil where it will germinate and grow into full-
grown
trees?
__________6. A place where something begins or develops in large amounts.
__________7. A flowering plant’s unit of reproduction, capable of
developing into
another such plant.

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__________8. Refers to the process by which an organism grows from a
seed or
a spore.
__________9. It is the right size or shape for you or for that place
__________10. Is the water stored in the soil and is affected by
precipitation, temperature, soil characteristics, and more, air and water, the
gas and liquid phases, exist in the pores.

Prepared by:

PERLA T, MANGANDE
Master Teacher I

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE I PANGASINAN
BAYAMBANG DISTRICT II