Question

In not more than fifty words discuss how proper site selection affects the prouduction of vegetble crops. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Success in vegetable production whether it is organic or not is greatly depended on a well thought out plant. Key factors that should be considered carefully during the planning stage of the farming operation are site selection, water supply and quality, crop and variety selection, and, market development. If the wrong decision is made with regard to any one of these, the operation is doomed for failure.

Explanation:

Minimizing potential production problems is essential to all farming operations. This is especially true for organic producers. One of the most effective means of reducing potential problems is through proper field site selection. Three points should be considered when selecting a field to produce vegetables: field topography, soil type, and water availability and quality.

Topography refers to the physical characteristics of the overall field site and includes such conditions as; contour, soil depth, water and air drainage, and, the presence of rock out cropping and trees. These characteristics can have a significant influence on crop production and management. Poorly drained fields or those with low areas can become water logged during periods of excessive rain. Such conditions can enhance the incidence of diseases, reduce plant vigor and yield, and, under excessive conditions, cause plant death. Brush areas or abandoned fields and pastures can harbor insects and severe as host for plant diseases, some of which can be vectored by insects. Rock out cropping and trees within a field can become impedance to farm implements and increase difficulty of land preparation and crop establishment. . Sites with slopes of 1.5 % (18″ elevation change per 100′) or more should be avoided to prevent excessive erosion problems. An ideal topography for vegetable production is one that is nearly flat to slightly sloping, well drained, and, free of trees, rocks and low areas. Efficiency of crop maintenance, irrigation and harvest operations is greatly enhanced in fields with this type topography.