Agri Week 5 and 6

What is a key aspect of caring for seedlings and trees in an orchard project

• Ignoring weather conditions
  

• Skipping fertilizer use

• Planting as many trees as possible

• Cultivating, watering, and using fertilizer

What is the stated purpose of cultivating the land?

• To make the soil look neat

• To promote aeration and fast absorption of nutrients

• Prevent weed growth

• To create pathways for irrigation

"Off-barring" is a method of cultivation that involves:

• Cultivating soil towards the base of the plant

• Removing all plants from an area

• Mixing different types of soil

• Cultivating the soil in rows or between plants

If you are "hilling-up," you are cultivating soil:

• Away from the plant

• In random patterns

• Only at the edges of the orchard

• Towards the base of the plant or around the plant

Trees should be planted within how many days of being taken from the plant nursery?

• One week

• One day

• Three days

• Five days

What kind of location is recommended for planting fruit trees?

• Shady and well-drained

• Shady and moist

• Sunny and well-drained

• Sunny and moist

How many hours of sunlight do fruit trees need daily to thrive?

• At least eight hours

• At least four hours

• At least six hours

• At least ten hours

What is the main purpose of "Staking" newly planted trees?

• To make them grow taller quickly

• To help them produce more fruit

• To provide support to help them stand firm and grow

• To protect them from pests

"Staking" is the practice of:

• Watering trees regularly.

• Providing support to newly planted trees.

• Fertilizing the soil around trees.

• Pruning branches from trees.

What is considered an essential element for plant growth and survival?

• Water

• Fertilizer

• Sunlight

• Air