2. There are steps to be followed in vegetable
gardening such as land preparation, plot
fertilization, sowing seeds, and taking care of
plants. Learning and doing these steps will ensure a
thriving, successful vegetable garden.
12. A hill is a small elevated land from the
plot where the seeds will be sown.
13. 4. Taking care of the plants. This involves the
following activities:
14. a. Watering. Use water sprinkler for watering. It is
recommended to water plants early in the morning or
late in the afternoon.
15. b. Cultivation/Hilling up. It is the process of loosening the soil
around the plant.
Hilling up is the practice of raising the soil from the canal in
between plants.
16. c. Weeding. This is the process of removing undesirable plants
around the plants. Weeds compete with the plants in the
absorption of nutrients from the soil.
17. d. Trellising. This is the procedure done when one sets up a
trellis. A trellis is a frame with long pieces of wood or sticks
interwoven diagonally (fence type) placed at the middle of
plot for twinning and trailing crops.
18. e. Applying fertilizer. Fertilization is done either by using
compost or commercial fertilizer.