Highlight the factors considered when selecting site for a nursery bed

      

Highlight the factors considered when selecting site for a nursery bed

  

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a) Distance between the nursery and planting site- The nursery should be located near the planting site so as the transplants are taken to the main garden without any damages that may be involved where distances are long.
b)Nearness of the water source used for irrigation- It should be located near a water source because irrigation may be necessary.
c)Direction where the sun is rising from-They should also face
where sun comes from as plants need sunlight for better growth and should not to be
located in a water logged area.
d)Soil type- It is the farmer’s choice depending on the type of soil
whether to do a sunken nursery bed or a raised bed.
e) The type of the land-should not be located on a slope unless it is terraced since this may lead to erosion of not only the necessary top soil but the plants as well.
NatalieR answered the question on May 23, 2022 at 06:29


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