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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Planting Trees and Fruit-Bearing
Trees
Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 6
Quarter 2 – Module 1: Planting Trees and Fruit-bearing Trees
First Edition, 2020

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Department of Education – Region XI Davao City Division

Office Address: DepEd Davao City Division, E. Quirino Ave
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Technology and
Livelihood Education
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Planting Trees and Fruit-Bearing
Trees

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage
and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different activities
in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded of
the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,
do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that
you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience
meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant
competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the nature of Agriculture. The scope of this module permits it to be used in
many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

• discuss the importance of planting and propagating trees and fruit-bearing
trees and marketing seedlings. TLEIE6-0j-16
• use technology in the conduct of the survey to find out the following:
• elements to be observed in planting trees and fruit-bearing trees;
• market demands for fruits; and
• famous orchard farms in the country. TLE6AG-Ob-2
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Let Us Try

Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if the statement is wrong.
Write your answers in your activity notebook.

________ 1. Trees give foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts and sugar.

________ 2. Trees can grow without oxygen and carbon dioxide.

________ 3. Ecological balance does not allow every living thing in nature to survive
for as long as we take care each other.

________ 4. Construction materials like lumber, plywood and board came from trees.

________ 5. Only few people are now engaged in planting and propagating trees and
fruit-bearing trees.

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 Lesson
Planting and Propagating Tress
1 and Fruit-Bearing Trees

Let Us Study

Planting fruit trees can contribute much not only to the economy of our
country, but also to people’s health. Eating fresh fruits is important for everybody.
Vitamins and minerals that we get from this food group are necessary for our health.
This lesson will discuss the importance of planting and propagating trees and fruit-
bearing trees.

Planting and propagating trees and fruit –bearing trees is a source of livelihood
for many Filipino families. Nowadays, many people considered this as a source of
additional income for their daily needs. Fruit –bearing trees can be planted in your
backyard depending on several factors: the space in your backyard, the kind of soil,
and the type of climate in your own community.

Trees are important to the family as well as community for the products and
amenities they give such as food like fruits, vegetables, nuts and sugar. Woods are
used as fuel for cooking and heating. Trees provide construction materials which
include lumber, plywood and board; fiber for the production of paper and pulp; and
chemicals like resin, rubber and turpentine.

Trees, like animals, are part of our ecosystem. They help maintain what we
call an ecological balance. What is ecological balance? One example is this: Trees
give off oxygen and take in carbon dioxide, while man gives off carbon dioxide and
takes in oxygen. Here, you see a give and take relationship between tree and man.
Nothing goes to waste. Another example: waste of animals and plants like carabao
manure, chicken dung, and dead leaves and twigs mix with the soil to decompose
and become compost or organic fertilizer. This organic fertilizer sustains the plants
and trees with nutrients which they need to grow, to bear fruits, and to provide food
for man. Ecological balance allows every living in nature to survive for as long as we
take care of each other.

Why is there a need for plant propagation?

Plant propagation is the process of reproducing or creating a new plant or
seedling. It is an important part of gardening, whether outdoors or indoors. Plants
are living things that grow either through their roots, stems and leaves of their
flowers, fruits, and seeds. It is a method of growing new plants from seed or from
parts of existing plants.

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Elements/ Factors to be Observed in Planting Trees and
Fruit-bearing Trees
The following are the elements/ factors to be observed when planting trees:

1. Find the best place for planting.

Trees and fruit trees need more space for growth than ornamental plants or
crops so that trees and fruit trees can grow tall and wide. There are trees that have
roots that may expand sideward and downward. Find a place where trees can grow
freely without obstruction and enough space allowance between trees and streets,
fences, or walls. The type of soil should be suitable and the amount of sunlight
should be considered, too.

2. Select the seeds that best suit the season and the soil.

Seeds must come from a good quality mother and are healthy, mature with no
damage or cuts, and of the right size and form. It must be ready before planting.
Preferably, planting should be done during the rainy season. Find a soil that can be
suited to the type of seeds to be planted.

3. Add sufficient fertilizers in the soil.

Before planting, make sure soil is ready. Clean its surrounding area and mix
with organic fertilizers. The organic fertilizers are safer and economical to use than
inorganic or commercial fertilizers because overuse can poison the soil. Remember,
plants need nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to grow healthy and make them
resistant to pests and diseases.

4. Always take care of the soil and the plants.

In caring the young trees, the grass and weeds around them must be removed
so they do not compete in getting the nutrients from the soil. During dry seasons,
regular watering is needed. When watering the plants, it must be done during
sunrise or after sunset to keep evaporation of water from the soil.

Market Demands for Fruits

Planting fruit trees is a profitable business if one puts full attention, and
technically knowledgeable and skilled in planting and need to be hardworking and
determined. Many people realized the importance of fruits in the diet, its demand in
the local and international market continues to be high. People across ages are
becoming more and more health conscious. They realized that good nutrition is
important in promoting good health. Fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals as well
as fiber. Many Filipinos and people across the world make it a part of their daily
intake that made the demand for fruits in the market remains high.

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Famous Orchard Farms/ Successful Orchard Growers in Davao
Region, Philippines
Rosit Cacao Farm

Grover Rosit started planting cacao trees more than a decade ago. At the age
of 50, he retired from his job earning a moderate income as postman of the Philippine
Postal Corporation. With passion for plants and gardening, he used his wife’s small
family plot and started planting 50 cacao trees. Little by little, it was doubled to 100
trees. Today he operates the Rosit Cacao Farms located in Baguio District, Davao
City.

Mr. Rosit now earns 50 times his postman salary and has paid for all of his
children’s education. He was able to travel places nationwide to conduct a seminar
on Cacao Farming. This made him popular and was featured in newspaper and
television program like Agri-Tayo Dito. Aside from producing quality “tableya” (cocoa
chocolate), he now also has wine product made of cacao.

.Dormitorio Durian Farm

One of the famous durian orchard farm owners is Jimmy Dormitorio located
at Sirib Calinan, Davao City. He owned a lot with an area of 2 hectares planted with
270 durian fruit-bearing trees. Jimmy and his family are harvesting the fruits twice
a year with a gross income of 90 thousand pesos. The durian orchard has been
profitable business for almost two decades now. This venture served as their extra
family income and gives employment to their neighbours through taking care of his
farm. Jimmy was considered a successful durian orchard farmer in the community.

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 Let Us Practice

Draw 5 trees found in your surroundings and identify their names. Do this
in a bond paper.

Rubrics for the drawing.

Rubrics
Score
Criteria Points
Self Teacher
Proficiency 30%
Workmanship/Timeliness 20%
Appearance 25%
Resourcefulness 25%
Total 100%

Let Us Practice More

A. Write down the reasons why the demand of fruits in the market remains high.
Do this in your notebook.

B. Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer to complete each
sentence.
1. Trees gives off _______.
A. Carbon dioxide B. Nitrogen C. Oxygen D. Photosynthesis
2. Tress takes in _______.
A. Carbon dioxide B. Nitrogen C. Oxygen D. Photosynthesis
3. Man gives off _______.
A. Carbon dioxide B. Nitrogen C. Oxygen D. Photosynthesis
4. Waste of animals, carabao manure, chicken dung, dead lever and twigs
mix with soil to decompose and become compost or _______.
A. Acid B. Fertilizer C. Nitrogen D. Pesticides

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 5. Fertilizer sustains the plants and trees with _______ which they need to
grow, to bear fruits and to provide food for man.
A. Acid B. Nitrogen C. Nutrients D. Oxygen

Let Us Remember

Find how much you already know about the lesson.

Answer the following questions in your notebook.

1. What is propagation?
2. What are the several factors to consider in planting fruit-bearing trees.
3. What are the elements/factors to be observed in planting?
4. What is the source of livelihood for most of the people especially in rural
areas?
5. What are the benefits of fruits that promote good nutrition?
6. Who were the famous orchard farmers mentioned?
7. What are the fruit trees they have planted and made them successful?

Let Us Assess

A. Read and understand each sentence. Draw a mango fruit if the

statement is correct and a guava fruit if it is wrong. Write the answers in your
notebook
________ 1. Planting trees and fruit-bearing trees are profitable business.

________ 2. Trees are advisable to plant anywhere.

________ 3. Sufficient fertilizers are needed in a soil.

________ 4. A limited place is enough for planting.

________ 5. Plant the seedlings in the morning where there is sunlight.

________ 6. If the supply is in demand, the market continues to be high.

B. List down the four elements/factors in planting trees and fruit-

bearing trees. Write the answers in your notebook
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

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 Let Us Enhance

Make a poster about the importance of planting and propagating trees and
fruit-bearing trees.

Rubrics to be used for poster making.

Rubrics
Score
Criteria Points
Self Peer Parent Teacher
Design/Originality 20%
Workmanship 10%
Appearance 50%
Usefulness 20%
Total 100%

Let Us Reflect

Answer and explain the following questions. Write your answers in your notebook.
1. Is planting and propagating trees and fruit-bearing trees help in the economic
and social development of the country? How?
2. Why is it important to propagate trees and fruit-bearing trees?

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 Answer Key

soil and the plants.

10. Always take care of the
in the soil.
9. Add sufficient fertilizers
and the soil
best suit the season C 5.
8. Select the seeds that B 4.
planting A 3.
7. Find the best place for A 2.
6. Mango C B. 1.
5. Mango False 5.
4. Guava 4. Fiber True 4.
3. Mango 3. Minerals False 3.
2. Guava 2. Vitamins False 2.
1. Mango A. 1. Good nutrition True 1.
Let Us Assess Let Us Practice More try Let us

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For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:
Department of Education – Region XI Davao City Division
Office Address: DepEd Davao City Division, E. Quirino Ave
Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
Telefax: (082) 224 0100
E-mail Address: info@deped-davaocity.ph