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LESSON 2: selection of site
l.o. 1: select farm site
Content standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of the factors to consider in the
selection of site for horti-crop production.
Performance standard: The learner independently chooses the ideal site for Horti-Crop Production.
Learning competencies: 1. Analyze how the factors in the selection of site affect production
2. Determine the proper site for Horti-Crop Production
3. Choose the ideal site for Horti-Crop Production

Objectives: The learners must be able to:

1. Classify different types of tools
2. Identify functions and uses of different hand tools.

Definition of Terms

Climate--Climatic condition in a locality determines the kind of crop to produce.

Topography – refers to the terrain of the soil that is hilly or level.

Soil – loose and friable materials on the earth surface

Water supply – this refers to both distribution and amount of water for irrigation.

WHAT to KNOW?
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You’re doing fine now. After knowing the farm tools and equipment,
continue the lesson in selecting the site.

Activity # 1

Given the scrambled letters below, rearrange them to get a word or a group of words related to
factors in selecting the site. Write your answer opposite each item.

1. YOPHTPGROA - __________________________
2. LOSI PTYE - __________________________
3. ESCLIBACSTIYI- __________________________
4. FANLRILA - __________________________
5. ERTAW PLUSYP - __________________________
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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

Read Information Sheet 1.1 very well then find out how much
you can remember and how much you learned by doing the
Self-check 1.1.

INFORMATIO
N SHEET 1.1
The success of an Agricultural Enterprise largely depends on proper location and site. The
location and site dictate the cost of production, operation, harvesting, and transport, accessibility
to inputs and others. If you already own a farm site, select the kind or variety of crop best adapted
to the site.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE SELECTION AND LOCATION OF SITE

1. Climate. Climatic condition in a locality determines the kind of crop to produce. Example:
Cabbage is a cool season crop while okra is a warm season plant.
a. Temperature
b. Rainfall
c. Wind velocity
d. Relative humidity
2. Topography – refers to the terrain of the soil that is hilly or level. Knowledge of this helps
determine the ease of transporting farm implements and produce and the kind of plants
suited for this site.
3. Soil – loose and friable materials on the earth surface. Example: sand, clay, silt, etc. Soil
type, drainage, depth, fertility and pH are the most important soil characteristics to
consider in choosing the crop to grow.
4. Accessibility – the place should be easily reached by vehicles. The nearer the place, the
lesser is the transportation cost.
5. Water supply – this refers to both distribution and amount of water for irrigation.
6. Socio-economic consideration – these determine the profitability of the enterprise.
a. Peace and order situation
b. Cost and availability of labor
c. Prevalence of infectious diseases
d. Price of land
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HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED?

Activity 1.1

Make an interview with an experienced crop producer in the locality on how he selects the site for
his crop production. The results of the interview will be discussed in class to answer the following
questions.
1. What are the factors to consider in choosing the location of your farm?
2. Why is it necessary to consider such factors?
3. How do these factors affect your production?

How Do You Apply What You Have?

Show that you learned something by doing this activity.

Your group is tasked to put up a vegetable garden in the school.

A. Considering the different factors in selecting the site, what will be the best site for the
purpose? Why? Write your answer in the spaces provided below. What kinds of vegetables
are suited or appropriate for the area?
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________________________________________________________________.
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B. Map out/illustrate the best site suited for planting the vegetable in the box below:

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Poblacion I, Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
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CONGRATULATIONS! You did a great job! That’s all for today in TLE HortiCrop
Production. Be prepared for next lesson. Good luck!

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