PLANTING TREES AND FRUIT-BEARING TREES


Factors to Consider in Planting Trees and Fruit-bearing Trees:

Planting trees requires careful study of various factors to ensure its proper adaptability and growth. Important factors in planting trees and fruit-bearing trees are to be considered to achieve success in this industry.

Climate - the most important factor affecting the growth of trees. It has been observed that different varieties of trees grow best in certain climatic conditions.


Temperature - the degree of coldness and hotness of the atmosphere at certain period of time.


Sunlight - the main energy provider in the process of food manufacture in the plant kingdom.


Rainfall - is very important in the growth of all kinds of trees, it must be controlled so as not to flood and drown the growing trees with water.


Soil - provides nutrients in plants and contains mineral elements necessary for normal plant growth and development of the trees.

                Mineral Soil - composed of inorganic substances with varying amounts of decaying organic matter.

                Organic Soil - is formed from partly decayed plant materials.


Fertilizers - are added to soil to increase it productivity.

                Organic fertilizers - come from compost of decayed fruit and vegetables peelings, animal manures, and food washing.

                Inorganic fertilizers - are made up of synthetic materials and are substitute for organic fertilizers.


Guide Question:
What are factors that we need to consider in planting trees? Why?


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