Date: Jan 9, 2012

Before the crop was transplanted into the plot of land, they were first nursed in a seed bed.
The seeds which were in a paper plate were sprinkled into from the plate into the seed bed as
seen in figure (1) below.
The seeds were placed in a seed bed before they were transplanted into the plot of land
because the seed bed kept then warm thus speeding up the germination process.

Figure (1) showing the sewing of seed in seed bed.

Date: Jan 12, 2012

After the seeds were sowed they were observed to see if they were germinating.
Observing the crops is a very important task as it is an effective way of detecting pest and
diseases on the crop and achieves effective managerial control.

Figure (2) showing the observing of the nursury.

Date: Jan 16, 2012
Clearing

The land on which the crop was to be planted was cleared by using a machete to cut grasses
and weeds off the plot of land as seen in the picture (figure3) below. Sticks and other trees were
also cut and removed off the land as seen in figure (4) below.
The land was cleared because by doing so allowed the crop to grow freely with no
hindrance, germination takes place more quickly and the removal of weeds contribute largely to
the growth of the crop as they may harm the crop by secreting harmful substances in the soil,
robbing them of soil nutrients and sunlight.

Figure (3) showing the use of machete to

cut grass.

figure (4) showing the cutting down of tree.

Date: Jan 18, 2012

Ploughing

The plot of land was ploughed by using a garden fork which made the process much easier.
This task was accomplished by simply holding the head of the fork, placing it in the ground and
lifting up the fork as seen in figure (5) below.
The land was plough as this was an effective way of ensuring that some of the soil nutrients
come up on the top of the soil. By doing this was also a very effective way of removing
unwanted materials (for example weeds) from the soil.

Figure (5) showing the use of a garden fork to plough land.

Date: Jan 20, 2012

Refining
Before the crop was transplanted, the soil was refined by using his hands as shown in figure
(6) below.

When the soil was refined, all the stones were removed and this ensured that when the crops
were cultivated, they were not too much stones in the soil which could result in the crop being
trapped under the stones.

Figure (6) showing the refining of soil.

Date: Jan 23, 2012

Furrowing
Furrowing is the process by which the rows in which the crops will be cultivated are made.
The furrowing activity was carried out by using a hoe which made the task a lot more
manageable. This can be seen in figure (7) below.

Furrowing allows for the crops to be more easily managed in terms of giving them special
attention because this ensures that enough space is left for persons to access plants on foot.

Figure (7) showing the candidate furrowing.

Date: Jan 30, 2012

During this process, the hands were used to collect the seed to be sewed in the seedling
tray. This activity was accomplished quite easily as all the necessary materials were present.
Figure (8) below shows one of the planting material which was selected for the sewing process.

The planting materials were selected so that the seeds could be sewed for the crops to begin
the germination process.

Figure (9) showing the planting material selected.

Date: Feb 1, 2012

Since the crops were going to be watered automatically, the irrigation system had to be
set up so the plants could get sufficient water even if no one was present to water them manually.
Figure (9) below shows the irrigation system being set up.
The setting up of the irrigation system allowed for the crops to get sufficient water in
order to grow as a lack of sufficient water may result in the dying of the cultivated crop.

Figure (9) showing the setting up of irrigation system.

Date: Feb 3, 2012

The fertilizer was added to the field before the crop was transplanted with the use of the
hands as seen in figure (10) below. A bag containg the fertilizer was dragged over the rows to
allow the fertilizer to be applied.
The fertilizer was added to the field as it boosted the growth and development of the crop.
They also provide the crops with various nutrients such as phosphorus.

Figure (10) showing the adding of fertilizer to the field.

Date: Feb 6, 2012

The holes in which the crops will be transplanted into were prepared earlier in the open
field. The holes were prepared by using a hand fork which was used to dig the holes as seen in
figure (11) below.

The holes were prepared for the crops to be placed in as the holes served as an anchorage
for the crops, ie, they assured that the plant was anchored

Figure (11) showing the preparing of holes.

Date: Feb 8, 2012

After the callaloo suckers were growing they were transplanted from the nursery to the
prepared field as seen in figure (12) below. This process was carried by using the hands to place
the crops being transplanted into the holes which were prepared earlier.
The crops were transplanted into the large field so that they will have enough space to
grow thus getting sufficient oxygen and sunlight.

Figure (12) showing the transplanting suckers.

Date: Feb 19, 2012

Since the irrigating system was automated, the crops were automatically watered as seen in
figure (13) below. This process was carried out very regularly as the system sprinkled water on
the crops daily.
The irrigating process is very important as without water plants cannot strive. The absence
of water will see the plants dying and in the case of a seed sowed, the germination process will
not be accomplished.

Figure (13) showing the irrigating of the crop.

Date: Feb 29, 2012

The weeding process was done after the crop was cultivated. The hands were used to
carefully remove the weeds from around the crop as seen in figure (14) below.

The weeding activity was carried out as this was a very effective way of allowing the crop to
grow without hindrance. If the weeds are not removed, this may rob the crop of its nutrients and
might also secrete harmful substances in the soil which could affect the crop.

Figure (14) showing the removal of weeds.

Date: Mar 1, 2012

Apart of the growing of crops is to ensure that they are moulded. Moulding is the process
by which soils from around the crop are dogged up and placed back around the plant. The
moulding process was carried out by using a hand spade to dig up soils and place it back at the
root of the plant as seen in figure (15) below.

Figure (15) showing the moulding of crop.

Date: Mar 1, 2012

The observation process was carried out as a means of assessing the growth and
development of the plants. Figure (16) below shows the observation of the crops.
Observing the crops is a very important task as it is a effective way of detecting pest and
diseases on the crop and achieve effective managerial control.

Figure (16) showing the observing of the crop.

Date: Mar 2, 2012

Pest and disease control plays a very vital role in the production of healthy crops. The
method of pest control applied was the biological control. In this control other pests (beneficial)
are employed to destroy other harmful pests. An example of this control is shown in figure (17)
below where the wasp is used as the beneficial pest.
The control of pest and diseases is a very important factor to consider whenever cultivating
crops. If pests and diseases are not controlled they will destroy the crops cultivated.

Figure (17) showing the wasp on the plant helping to distroy other pests.

Date: Mar 5, 2012

At the end of the period the crop which was cultivated earlier was harvested. This was
done by using a knife to cut the crop as seen in figure (18) below.
The crop was harvested so that they could be washed and consumed or marketed.

Figure (18) showing the candidate harvesting the crop.

Date: Mar 5, 2012

After the crop was harvested, the marketing process took place where the crop was sold to a
consumer as seen in figure (19) below.
The marketing process is important as this is the process which enables the crop to move
from producer to consumer.

Figure (19) showing the crop being marketed.