Question

The diagram below shows a nursery practice carried out soon after tree seedlings have emerged.

1. Identify the practice.
2. Give two reasons for carrying out the above practice.
3. State one precaution that should be observed in the practice illustrated in relation to the direction of the sun.
4. Name the type of nursery bed illustrated.

Answer 1

1. Shading
2.    
   • Protects seedlings from direct sunlight
   • Protects seedlings from heavy rainfall which damage seedlings
   • Prevents splash erosion
   • Conserves soil moisture/ reduces rate of water loss
3.    
   • Should be laid along North/ South orientation
   • Should allow in sunlight early in the morning and later in the evening
4.   
   • Raised nursery bed/ tree nursery/ containerized nursery