City Schools Division of Antipolo City

San Isidro Elementary School

PLANTING AND PROPAGATING

FRUIT BEARING TREES
JESSA B. PEREZ
Teacher I
LET’S BE INFORMED

• Planting and propagating trees and fruit –

bearing trees is a source of livelihood for
many Filipino families. Nowadays, many
people engage in this as a source of
additional income for their daily needs. Fruit
–bearing trees can be planted in your
backyard depend on several factors: the
space in your backyard , the kind of soil,
and, and the type of climate in your own
community.
LET’S BE INFORMED
• Just like vegetables and ornamentals, growing fruit
trees is not difficult. The problems lie in the lack of
space or where to plant them.
• In urban areas where spaces are very limited, fruit
trees are not usually planted. Some home owners
do not like to plant trees because they say, a grown
tree will destroy the foundation of their houses
because of their big and long roots.
 LET’S BE INFORMED

• But for those who have enough space, fruit trees like
mango, duhat, tamarind, banana, papaya and other
fruit trees are planted. Aside from the shade that
they give, when they bear fruits, the family is, at least,
assured of a supply of fruits for their daily
consumption.
• In the province, fruit trees are sources of income for
the family. Aside from the added fresh air, they
provide the ambience that a city dweller has not
experienced.
LET’S BE INFORMED

• It is important, however, to first learn the benefits

derived from planting and propagating trees and
fruit-bearing trees to families and communities. This
lesson will discuss these benefits. It will also identify
successful orchard growers in the country. At the
same time, the lesson will present sources of fruit-
bearing seedlings for sale. In addition, this lesson
will also present the latest data on the volume of
production of the most in demand fruit crops in the
country.
LET’S BE INFORMED

• Plant propagation is the process

of reproducing or creating a new plant
or seedling. It is an important part of
gardening, whether outdoors or
indoors. Plants are living things that
grow either through their roots, stems
and leaves of their flowers, fruits, and
seeds. It is a method of growing new
plants from seed or from parts of
existing plants.
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Trees
and Fruit-bearing
Trees
that one
can plant
 MANGOES
Our country is famous for its delicious mangoes.
Although there are other varieties, the carabao mango
is the most sought after and exported in other
countries.
Mango fruits are of these varieties:

• Carabao or super mango. This variety is the

favourite of most people around the world with its
perfect blend of sweet and sour taste, soft,
succulent with a pleasant odor.
 Mango fruits are of these varieties:
• Pico. This is a smaller in size from the carabao
variety but just as sweet, even when it’s not yet
ripe.
 Mango fruits are of these varieties:
• Indian mango. This originated from
India. It bears plenty of fruits the whole
year round. It is a favorite appetizer by
most teeners.
Mango
tree
comes
from
seed.
PAPAYAS
• is a fruit rich in Vitamins A, B and C and aids in the
digestion of food.
• A good and tasty dessert, especially when sweet,
papaya is an acceptable appetizer or dessert of
people of all ages.
• The unripe fruits are also valuable for some main
dishes as tinola and ginataan.
• Because of it’s papain, a protein-spitting enzyme
obtained from the juice of unripe papaya, helps
tenderize meat and used as an aid in digestion.
 Papayas
• They are planted by direct seeding, that is, planting
papaya seeds in a hole and cover with ¼ inch of soil.
After planting, in 10 to 15 days, seeds will germinate.
• There is the so-called male and female papaya. The
male plant, only produce flowers but do not bear fruit.
However, it is necessary for pollination. When planting,
allow one male plant to grow for every 15 to 20 female
papayas. Intercropping is a method where papaya can
be grown together with coconuts, coffee, pineapple or
bananas. It increases farm income and prevent the
growth of weeds and/or grasses.
Some of the common trees planted in
both rural and urban areas are :

1. Narra 9. Alibangbang
2. Yakal 10. Banaba
3. Apitong 11. Pine Tree
4. Acacia 12. Indian Tree
5. Ipil-Ipil 13. Fire Tree
6. Palm Tree 14. Molave
7. Rubber Tree 15. Mahogany
8. Bamboo Tree
Some of the common fruit-bearing
trees are the following:
1. Duhat 14. Rambutan
2. Mango 15. Lychee
3. Santol 16. Guava
4. Coconut 17. Aratiles
5. Orange/Dalandan 18. Camachile
6. Pomelo 19. Mangosteen
7. Atis 20. Durian
8. Langka 21. Pili
9. Chico 22. Cashew
10.Banana 23. Star Apple
11.Avocado 24. Guyabano
12.Longan 25. Balimbing
13.Cacao
Sources of fruit-bearing trees
1. Commercial Nursery – Run by private
individuals usually offering landscaping
materials and services.
2. Agricultural Institution – A school that offers
a course related to agriculture and other
plant studies.
3. Department of Agriculture – Responsible for
any agricultural activities in terms of
vegetables and fruits .
4. Bureau of Plant Industry – They develop
scientific improvement for each plant specie
in a locality and adjacent places.
Benefits derived from planting trees and fruit-
bearing trees to families and communities
 Trees are valuable to the family and the
community for the products and amenities
they give such as:
1. food like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and sugar
2. wood used as fuel for cooking and heating
3. construction materials which include
lumber, plywood, and board
4. fiber for the production of pulp and paper;
and
5. chemical products such as resin, rubber, and
turpentine.
Other Benefits Derived from Trees
• There are benefits derived from trees to maintain a
healthy environment. Some of these benefits include:
1. They provide shade and fresh air around the house and,
along the streets and surroundings.
• Trees are very much needed by people in these times
of climate change when the temperature is high and
the heat of the sun becomes intense. Without trees,
there are no shades to keep us cool.
2. They protect the soil from erosion. Have you seen big
roots that extend several meters from the trunk or go
deeper into the soil? These roots hold the soil, preventing it
from eroding when rain or floods come.
3. They help maintain high quality water supply. The roots
of plants and trees help strain the dirt and cleanse the
water as it passes through the roots.
4. The root system promotes soil stability. This means that
the soil held by the roots remain there and does not erode.
5. They serve as valuable wildlife habitats. Wild animals live
in places with many trees like that of a forest.
6. They serve as windbrakers during typhoons and storms, thus, reducing the destruction of
home and agricultural crops. A typhoon that is strong usually moves at a very fast speed. It
continues to be that strong if there are no barriers on the path where it moves. But when it
passes barriers like mountains and trees, it slows down and its speed is reduced. Small
crops and plants as well as houses are safe when typhoon is weak.
7. They help reduce pollutions in congested urban areas. Remember that trees take in
carbon dioxide emitted from vehicles that belches smoke. The more trees present, the less
amount of carbon dioxide is in the air.
8. They contribute to the beautiful landscapes in the city and the countryside. Imagine a
land with plenty of trees and grass and a scattering of flowers of beautiful colors, sizes, and
shapes.
9.They improve the atmosphere of a place by giving a feeling of freshness and coolness as
they reduce temperature.
10.They prevent river and lake sedimentation. Have you observed a river bank that is lined
endlessly with full-grown trees? These trees help hold the water in the lake and river and
keep it there. This prevents the lake and river from drying up.
11. They prevent floods. Floods occur when water from rain rushes in causing soil erosion.
However, if there are trees to serve as barriers and the roots to hold the water, flood will
not occur.
 Famous
Orchard Farms
in the
Philippines
If you get to know the success
stories of our country’s top orchard
growers, you would never imagine
how they got to where they are now.
Their hard work, determination, and
will to succeed is truly worth
emulating. Below are three of our
successful orchard growers:
Editha Aguinaldo Dacuycuy- Manang Editha ventured into the dragon fruit
business when she was told how the fruit can help relieve constipation
problems – a condition common to cerebral palsy patients. Her daughter,
Kate, was suffering from this ailment. Selling at Php 450.00 per kilo,
dragon fruit was too expensive for Editha, so she decided to raise her own
fruits in their backyard. From a small plot, they now own a 10-hectare
property. Dubbed as “Dragon Lady”, Manang Editha, together with her
husband and daughter, Mimie Mildred), also expanded their business into
dragon fruit ice cream, vegan dragon fruit lumpia, wine, vinegar, and even
empanadita, dumplings, and burger patties. Located in Barangay Paayas,
Burgos, Ilocos Norte, REFMAD Farms ( Rare Eagle Forest Marine and
agricultural Development) is now an agritourism showcase offering
research and livelihood training to fellow Ilocanos and interested farmers.
No less than President NOYNOY Aquino awarded Manag Editha for her
hardwork, as well as other well- known awarding bodies. Her farm has a
steady market in neighboring provinces in Ilocos Norte and Metro Manila.
Dole Philippines orders in bulk, while hotels in Ilocos Norte are their
regular clients.
Manang Editha farm
Rosa Farms, Zambales, Philippines
• is a 12.5 hectare mango orchard in the
coastal province of Zambales, home of
the Philippine Carabao Mango.
• The farm has 888 mango trees
nurtured for years.
• The farm is open to walk-in guests who
want to experience the ambiance of
areal functional farm.
Alfredo M. Yao –
The “Juice King of the Philippines, also owns a farm in
Negros Occidental aside from Zest – O Corporation.
At 12 years old, he lost his father and grew up doing
odd jobs to help his mother feed her family of six
children. One of his jobs was working in a warehouse
of a packaging company. Encouraged by the
promising profitability of a packaging format in
Europe (Doypack), he bought one and tried to market
the machine to local juice manufacturers. When no
factory took notice, he made his own fruit juice and
launched what was to become one of the biggest local
juice brands.
Alfredo M. Yao
Alfredo M. Yao –
The “Juice King of the Philippines, also owns a farm in
Negros Occidental aside from Zest – O Corporation.
At 12 years old, he lost his father and grew up doing
odd jobs to help his mother feed her family of six
children. One of his jobs was working in a warehouse
of a packaging company. Encouraged by the
promising profitability of a packaging format in
Europe (Doypack), he bought one and tried to market
the machine to local juice manufacturers. When no
factory took notice, he made his own fruit juice and
launched what was to become one of the biggest local
juice brands.
Patricio Base
With his 3 hectare plantation of watermelons,
honeydew melons, and papaya, he produces crops
year-round in Alicia, Isabela. He was able to send his
four children to college with his earnings. He used to
grow rice before venturing into watermelons. He said
there was no money in planting rice, but now with
melons, one can even hit the jackpot. In July 2013, he
planted Diana watermelons in 3,500 square meters
and got 12 tons worth Php 480.00.
Kitsie’s Farm, Zambales, Philippines

• Kitsie’s Farm has dozens of fruit-

bearing mango trees scattered
across its 15 hectares land with
each tree yielding at least 200
kilos each.
Gapuz Grapes Farm, Bauang ,
La Union

• Gapuz Farm has been in business

for 30 years. The Gapuz brothers
learned the ins and outs of
grapes growing in California.
Banana Farm, Davao Region

• Banana is the leading fruit

grown in the Philippines
and a consistent top dollar
earner.
Davao Golden Pomelo Farm,
Davao City

• Carmelita Mercado is the

top pomelo producer and
distributor in the
Philippines. The farm has
350 hectares of sweet pink
flesh pomelo.
Nica’s Rambutan Farm, Barangay Lapaz,
Tibiao, Antique
• The rambutan tree belongs to a group of
fruit bearing tropical trees like longgan
and lychee. The name rambutan came
from an Indonesian name “rambut”
which means hair.
Grace’s Lanzones Farm, Guyam,
Indang Cavite, Philippines

• It has 200 fully growned lanzones

that earn about 120,000 to 150,000
per harvest.
Dalandan Farm, Bayombong,
Nueva Viscaya, Philippines

• Dalandan or kahel originated from

China. This fruit is flattened and
turns yellow or reddish orange
when mature. It consists of 10-14
segments easily separated from
one another to form an open core.
Durian Fruit, Davao City, Philippines
• The Durian fruit is popular due to its strong
aroma and unique taste. It is also grown in
Thailand and Indonesia. Many often says. “ It
smells like hell, but it tastes like heaven”. The
flesh is rich in carbohydrate, proteins, vitamins
( thiamine, riboflavin and Vitamins A and C),
and minerals (calcium, phosphorous,
potassium and iron). The flesh is eaten fresh
or processed into jams, marmalade, spread,
pastillas, or flavouring for ice cream, candies,
cakes and rolls.
LET’S ANSWER

• What are the health benefits from

fruit bearing trees?
• Where do most of our fruits come
from?
• Give the sources of fruit – bearing
trees.
 LET’S REMEMBER
• Fruit trees provide us
– shade,
– fruits,
– fresh air,
– good ambience,
– income,
– vitamins and minerals.
• They serve as appetizer, dessert and aids
in digestion.
 LET’S REMEMBER

1. Trees are important to the family and community

as they are sources of food, lumber for construction of
houses, fiber for paper, fuel for cooking, and chemicals
like resin and turpentine.
2. Trees provide benefits to the environment. Some of
these are: 1) they protect the soil from erosion; 2) they
help maintain high quality water supplies; 3) their root
system promotes soil stability; 4) they serve as valuable
wildlife habitat; 5) they are attractive and effective
windbreakers: 6) they prevent floods; and 7) they prevent
lake and river sedimentation, etc.
 LET’S DO TOGETHER

Identify the following. Write your answers on the blank before

each number.
________ 1. The kind of mango that has a mixed taste, both sweet
and sour.
________ 2. The mango that originated in India.
________ 3. The most common sought mango variety and exported
in other countries.
________ 4. The enzyme found in papaya that helps tenderize meat.
________ 5. A popularly known fruit due to its strong aroma and
unique taste.
________ 6. This fruit originated from China.
________ 7. Fruits grown in Indang, Cavite.
________ 8. This fruit has plenty of health benefits.
________ 9. It is the leading fruit grown in the Philippines and a
consistent top dollar earner.
________ 10. This fruit produce flowers but do not bear fruits.
REINFORCEMENT

• Identify the fruit trees grown

in your backyard, school or
community. Do they bear
fruits? If not, ask the reasons
from the gardener.
Thanks You
for
Listening!
LET’S REMEMBER

1. Trees are important to the family and

community as they are sources of food, lumber for
construction of houses, fiber for paper, fuel for
cooking, and chemicals like resin and turpentine.
2. Trees provide benefits to the environment.
Some of these are: 1) they protect the soil from
erosion; 2) they help maintain high quality water
supplies; 3) their root system promotes soil stability;
4) they serve as valuable wildlife habitat; 5) they are
attractive and effective windbreakers: 6) they prevent
floods; and 7) they prevent lake and river
sedimentation, etc.