Lesson 6-"IRRIGATION,WEEDING & CULTIVATION of PLANTS

IRRIGATION:-method of supplying adequate water to plants.

Ways of Irrigating Plants:
1. Sprinkle Irrigation-water is supplied to plants using a sprinkler.
2. Surface Irrigation-water is allowed to flow to the soil surface through small canals near slope rows of plants.
3. Drip or tickle Irrigation- water is suplied directly to the roots o the plants in small amounts.

Weeds- unwanted plants.

3 Types of Weeds:
1. Annual Weeds-complete their growth in 1 season.
2. Biennial Weeds-needs 2 season to complete their cycle.
3. Perrenial Weeds-the most difficult to control because they live more than 2 years.

Cultivation-tillage operation on the soil around rows or plots of planted crops.