GROWING CROPS

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Growing crops is also referred to as “crop farming” or “crop production”. Crop farming is the extensive cultivation and production of plants (crops) to give food, feed and fibre for the benefit of man and animals.

 

GROWING CROPS WITH COMPOST

Compost is made up of decaying organic matter of plant and animal.

The materials for composts are vegetable wastes, grasses, weeds, dead plant leaves, ashes and water.

 

Importance of compost in crop production

1. It improves the structure of the soil
2. It controls erosion
3. It adds nutrients to the soil
4. It regulates soil temperature
5. It improves water holding capacity in sandy soil.

 

GROWING CROPS WITH FERTILIZERS

A fertilizer is any material added to soil to support plant growth.

 

Importance of fertilizer in crop production

1. It releases nutrients very fast for plant use
2. It can be combined with other fertilizers
3. It helps to regulate soil temperature
4. It has longer effect on the soil
5. It promotes the activities of micro-organisms.

 

 

CONDITIONS FOR BETTER CROPS

1. Room or space to grow
2. Temperature
3. Light
4. Water
5. Air
6. Nutrients
7. Time

 

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. Define crop production
2. Identify conditions suitable for crop production.

 

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. State the importance of compost in the soil.
2. Differentiate between a compost and fertilizer.
3. Why is fertilizer important in crop farming?
4. State and explain three conditions suitable in crop farming.

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