Elements to be

observed in planting
trees and fruit bearing
trees
 Planting, just like cooking, requires
systematic way of doing things. It
requires a step-by-step procedure on
how to select and prepare the soil, the
seedlings, the tools, and the location for
planting.
 With these requirements, all that is
needed is a thorough knowledge and
skill on how to do the planting process
and the manner on how plants are to be
taken care of.
 Proper Care of
Plants and Soil
Proper care of plants
and soil is necessary
for a healthy and
bountiful harvest.
 1.Choose the best place for
planting .
Trees and fruit trees require more space for growth
than ornamental plants or crops. This is because trees
and fruit trees grow tall and wide . There are trees that
roots that expand sideward and those that move
downward. Choose a place where trees will grow freely
without obstruction like street fences or walls. Have
enough space allowance between trees, or between the
streets, fences, or walls. Consider the type of soil and
 1.Choose the best place for
planting .

Trees and fruit trees require more

space for growth than ornamental plants or
crops. This is because trees and fruit trees
grow tall and wide . There are trees that
roots that expand sideward and those that
move downward.
 1.Choose the best place for
planting .

Choose a place where trees will grow

freely without obstruction like street fences
or walls. Have enough space allowance
between trees, or between the streets,
fences, or walls. Consider the type of soil
and the amount of sunlight.
 2. Choose the seeds that best suit
the season and the soil.
Seeds should come from a good quality mother and the
seeds are healthy, mature, with no blemishes or cuts, and of
the right size and form. Seeds must be prepared before
planting. Planting should be done preferably during the rainy
season. The soil must be suited to the type of seeds to be
planted. Consult an expert on what type of soil, or where do
trees like acacia, narra, mango, rambutan, or coconut grow
best.
 2. Choose the seeds that best suit
the season and the soil.

Seeds should come from a good quality

mother and the seeds are healthy, mature,
with no blemishes or cuts, and of the right size
and form. Seeds must be prepared before
planting.
 3. Put sufficient
fertilizers in the soil.

It is advisable to prepare the soil

before planting. This means cleaning the
soil and its surrounding area and mixing
the soil with organic fertilizers.
 3. Put sufficient fertilizers in
the soil.
Organic fertilizers are safe and
economical to use, while Inorganic or
commercial fertilizers have to be
regulated because overuse can poison the
soil.
 3. Put sufficient fertilizers in
the soil.
A rich soil is 40 percent clay loam, 30
percent compost, 20 percent dried
carabao manure or chicken dung, and 10
percent sand. Remember, plants need nitrogen,
phosphorus, and potassium to grow and to make them
resistant to pests and diseases.
 4. Take care of the soil and
the plants regularly.
Caring for the young trees means removing
the grass and weeds around them so they do not
compete in getting the nutrients from the soil.
Keep the soil always moist and this is no problem
during the rainy season. However, during the dry
months, there is a need to water them regularly.
 4. Take care of the soil and
the plants regularly.

Watering is done during

sunrise or after sunset to keep the
evaporation of water from the soil
slow.
 4. Take care of the soil and
the plants regularly.
Make a ring of cultivation
around the young tree with the
size matching the circumference
of the crown of the tree.
The soil in this ring is loose and
 4. Take care of the soil and
the plants regularly.
The soil in this ring is loose and slightly
hilling up. In case of pests or insects
infestation, do this by building a fire and
allowing the smoke to penetrate the
foliage.
 Proper Care of Plants
and Soil

1. Choose the best place for planting.

2. Choose the seeds that best suit the
season and the soil.
3. Put sufficient fertilizers in the soil.
4. Take care of the soil and the plants
regularly.