Donde se realiza
Descripción resumida de la práctica agroecológica
Fruit tree planting
Tipo de práctica agroecológica
Recycling the fruit seeds from the farm
Mulching to conserve soil moisture
The seeds are self produced in the farm as a few are locally exchanged.
Implementación de la práctica
The organic waste and crop residues are used for compost which increase the soil fertility rate hence improving the health of the plant. Rain water is collected and later used to water the tree seedlings. Weeds are managed through cultural and mechanical practices only as the residues are incorporated into the soil. after some period the tree seedlings are then grafted to increase its production rate and later transplanted on the farm.
¿Por qué usas y qué esperas de esta práctica?
The practices are very effective as the are also environmental friendly. With healthy plants, quality yields are assured hence there is a high economic and nutritive value.