land prep Flashcards
what is field crop cultivation?
consists of all the activities involved in growing on a large area of land
what are site selections?
an activity in which available land is assessed for planting suitability.
what are seedbeds?
raised beds or level-surface beds (for planting vegetables
what is mount?
a mass of piled soil with a cone-shaped appearance for planting cassava
what are land preparation?
Land preparation: the process in which soil is tilled to facilitate root growth and ensure good soil aeration and drainage.
why is drainage important?
Drainage is necessary to increase the supply of air in the soil, encourage the growth and development of roots, and increase the activities of useful soil microorganisms.
what are secondary tillage
Secondary tillage is used to break up clods and create a, smooth and ‘powered’ finish to the soil surface. This is known as a tilth.
When site selecting you have to think about
Climate, Topography ,Accessibility
