(a) State one method of propagating each of specimens J (YAM TUBER), K (PLANTAIN), and L (TOMATO FRUIT) on the farm
(b) Describe briefly the method of planting each of specimens J, K, and L.
Explanation
(a) Method of propagating specimens J, K and Specimen J
- Specimen J(Yam tuber ): By seeds setts/mini setts/ whole yam tuber
- Specimen K (Plantain): By Suckers, Corms
- Specimen J (Tomato Fruit): By seeds
(b) Method of planting specimens J, K and L
Specimen J (Yam)
- Yam tubers are cut into setts
- Yam setts/seed yams are treated with an insecticide Or wood ash before planting/allow cut surface to dry under shade
- Make hole on the ridge/mound in the ground
- Place a yam sett or seed yam into the planting hole at a slanting angle with cut end up
- Yam setts/seed yams are planted at a spacing of 1m x 1m
- Cover the hole with soil
- Mulch with dry grass
- Provide stakes
Specimen K (Plantain)
- Dig holes about 60cm x 60cm x 60cm
- Fill the holes with a mixture of top soil and organic manure
- Place a sucker in each hole
- Cover the root part with soil
- The suckers are planted at a spacing of 4m x 4m
- Mulch planted suckers at the bases
Specimen L (Tomato)
- Sow seeds in nursery beds or boxes - under shade
- Water regularly
- Transplant seedlings into the field after 4 -6 weeks or when the seedlings are at three-leaf stage
- Seedlings are planted at a spacing of 60cm x 60cm or 90cm x 40cm
- Transplant seedlings usually in the mornings or evenings
- Water seedlings daily
- Mulch seedlings
- Provide stakes