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Nurseries: We have different types of nurseries and they are vegetable nurseries, tree nurseries, grafting nurseries and layering nurseries. The types of nurseries are well explained below. Categories of nurseries: Vegetable Nursery: They are used for raising the seedlings of…

Planting materials are either planted directly in a seedbed or indirectly through a nursery bed. A seedbed is a piece of land which could be small or large and prepared to receive planting materials. A nursery bed on the other…

Seed rate is the amount of seeds to be planted in a given unit area, governed by the ultimate crop stand which is desired. The objective of the correct spacing of crops is to obtain the maximum yields from a…

It is the distance of plants between and within the rows. Correct spacing for each crop has been established as shown in the table below. Crop Maize (Kitale) hybrids spacing 75-90 cm x 23—30 cm Crop Coffee (Arabica) tall varieties…

Time of planting or sowing is influenced by the type of crop to be planted and the environmental conditions of the area. Factors to consider in timing planting.b The rainfall pattern/moisture condition of the soil. Type of crop to be…

After the planting materials are selected they are prepared in different ways before they are planted. Some of the methods used to prepare planting materials include the following: Breaking the seed dormancy. Some seeds undergo a dormancy period between maturity…

When selecting materials for planting the following factors must be considered: Suitability to the ecological conditions The selected planting materials should be well adapted to the soil conditions, temperatures and amount of rainfall in the area. There are many varieties…

Temperature: for the cuttings to produce roots warm temperatures are required around the root zone while cool temperatures are important for the aerial part of the cuttings. For most species optimum day and light temperatures for rooting are 22 -27°c and…

These are plant parts which have the ability to produce roots, they grow and develop in to new plants. Plant parts such as leaves, roots or stems can be used for planting as long as they are capable of rooting.…

Refers to obtaining of small quantity of soil that is representative in all aspects of the entire farm. Soil Sampling Procedures The container carrying the sample should be properly labeled as follows: Sites to Avoid Methods of Soil Sampling Soil…

Contents of fertilizers are expressed as fertilizer grade or fertilizer analysis. Example 10:20:o means for every 10kg of the mixture there are 10kg of nitrogen, 20kg of P10 5 and 1okg of K20. Example A farmer was asked to apply…

Characteristics Nitrogenous Fertilizers Examples: Sulphate of Ammonia (NH4) 2 SO4- Physical appearance: Ammonium Sulphate Nitrate [(NH4), SO4+ NH4 NO;] Colour: granules which appear yellow orange, Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) Colour: greyish granules, Neutral in nature, contains 21 % N. Urea…

Also referred to as trace or minor nutrients. They are required in small quantities They are essential for proper growth and development of plants. They include; ROLE OF MICRONUTRIENTS AND THEIR DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS Copper Iron Molybdenum Manganese – Same as…

Plant nutrients occur in the soil in form of soluble substances. These substances are taken in by the plants in different quantities depending on their roles in the plant tissues. Essential Elements These are nutrients needed by plants for various…

Introduction A vegetable is any crop that is grown and eaten fresh. Vegetables are important both for nutritional and commercial reasons. They are categorized on the basis of the part used as food. Such parts include; Vegetables are grouped into…

Animals are fed for the purpose of production and body maintenance. The edible material given to animals is called food. It is digested, absorbed and utilized in the body. Nutrients are organic and inorganic substances contained in the food materials…