MODULE 5

Question 1

Direct seeding/planting

Answer 1

seeds/or other planting materials are directly planted in the field

Question 2

Broadcasting

Answer 2

Seeds are uniformly distributed on the field. It requires thorough land preparation; otherwise, weeds will be a serious problem

Question 3

Hill method

Answer 3

Seeds are sown at specified distance between hills and between rows of specified distances.

Question 4

Drill Method

Answer 4

Specified number of seeds are sown within rows of specified distances.

Question 5

Dibble

Answer 5

Land does not require plowing, harrowing and furrowing but needs thorough clearing

Question 6

Transplanting method

Answer 6

Seedlings are initially raised in the nursery and later planted in the field or in greenhouses

Question 7

Population density

Answer 7

refers to the number of plants per unit area (e.g. 10,000 plants per hectare). Important to know for planning

Question 8

Contour system

Answer 8

plants are planted following the
contour line in hilly/slopy areas.