Crop Production II - Planting Methods - JSS2 Agricultural science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary purpose of planting methods in agriculture?
To harvest crops
To introduce seeds or seedlings into the soil
To water crops
To control pests
Which factor does not influence the choice of planting method?
Type of crop
Environmental conditions
Availability of resources
Time of day
What is direct seeding?
Placing seeds directly into the soil
Transplanting seedlings from a nursery
Broadcasting seeds by hand
Watering crops using irrigation systems
Which equipment is commonly used for direct seeding?
Tractors
Seed drills
Ploughs
Sprayers
What are furrows?
Small seeds used for broadcasting
Narrow trenches made in the soil for seed placement
Seedlings grown in a nursery
Mechanical broadcast spreaders
What is transplanting?
Scattering seeds evenly over the soil surface
Placing seeds directly into the soil
Growing seedlings in a nursery and then moving them to the main field
Watering crops using irrigation systems
Why is transplanting preferred for some crops?
Because it requires less water
Because it ensures precise seed placement
Because it is faster than direct seeding
Because it is suitable for delicate seedlings
What are seedlings?
Small seeds used for broadcasting
Young plants grown from seeds
Trenches made in the soil for seed placement
Equipment used for direct seeding
What is broadcasting?
Transplanting seedlings from a nursery
Placing seeds directly into the soil
Scattering seeds evenly over the soil surface
Watering crops using irrigation systems
How are seeds distributed during broadcasting?
By hand
Using seed drills
By uprooting seedlings
By spraying them with water