Lesson Plan: Horticultural Crops for Agricultural
Students
Learning Objectives:
Understand the characteristics and classification of horticultural crops.
Identify the cultural practices required for successful horticultural crop production.
Evaluate the economic importance and market potential of horticultural crops.
Develop strategies for sustainable horticultural production.
Materials:
Seeds of various horticultural crops (e.g., vegetables, fruits, flowers)
Pots
Soil
Fertilizer
Garden tools
Horticultural reference books or online resources
Procedure:
Introduction (10 minutes):
Engage students in a discussion about the importance of horticultural crops in
agriculture and human nutrition.
Review the classification of horticultural crops (vegetables, fruits, flowers,
ornamentals).
Activity 1: Crop Selection (15 minutes):
Discuss factors influencing crop selection (climate, soil type, market demand, personal
preference).
Have students select horticultural crops suitable for their region.
Activity 2: Seed Germination (20 minutes):
Demonstrate the process of seed germination.
Discuss the conditions necessary for seed germination (temperature, moisture,
oxygen).
Have students plant seeds in pots.
Activity 3: Cultural Practices (20 minutes):
Discuss the cultural practices required for horticultural crop production (soil
preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease control).
Demonstrate proper techniques for planting and caring for seedlings.
Activity 4: Crop Harvesting and Handling (15 minutes):
Discuss the appropriate timing for harvesting horticultural crops.
Demonstrate proper harvesting techniques.
Discuss post-harvest handling and storage practices.
Activity 5: Market Analysis (15 minutes):
Discuss the economic importance and market potential of horticultural crops.
Research local markets and pricing for horticultural products.
Discussion (10 minutes):
Discuss the challenges and opportunities facing horticultural production.
Explore the importance of sustainable horticultural practices.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to apply their knowledge to horticultural production.
Assessment:
Have students create a garden plan for a specific horticultural crop.
Ask students to write a short essay on the economic importance of horticultural crops.
Conduct a quiz on the different types of horticultural crops and their cultural practices.
Extension Activities:
Have students conduct a soil test to determine the suitability of their soil for
horticultural crop production.
Visit a local greenhouse or nursery to observe horticultural production practices.
Research the latest trends in horticultural technology and innovation.
By following this lesson plan, agricultural students will gain a practical understanding of
horticultural crops and develop the skills necessary for successful horticultural production.
Horticultural Crops Quiz
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which of the following is a type of vegetable crop?
o A. Tomato
o B. Apple
o C. Rose
o D. Pine tree
2. What is the primary cultural practice for ensuring adequate water supply to
horticultural crops?
A. Pruning
o
B. Fertilization
o
C. Irrigation
o
D. Pest control
o
3. Which type of horticultural crop is primarily grown for its ornamental value?
o A. Fruit
o B. Vegetable
o C. Flower
o D. Tree
4. What is the process of removing unwanted or unproductive parts of a plant?
o A. Pruning
o B. Fertilization
o C. Irrigation
o D. Pest control
5. Which cultural practice involves adding nutrients to the soil to support plant
growth?
o A. Pruning
o B. Fertilization
o C. Irrigation
o D. Pest control
Answers:
1. A. Tomato
2. C. Irrigation
3. C. Flower
4. A. Pruning
5. B. Fertilization
Horticultural Crops Quiz
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which of the following is a type of vegetable crop?
o A. Tomato
o B. Apple
o C. Rose
o D. Pine tree
2. What is the primary cultural practice for ensuring adequate water supply to
horticultural crops?
o A. Pruning
o B. Fertilization
o C. Irrigation
o D. Weeding
3. Which type of horticultural crop is primarily grown for its ornamental value?
o A. Fruit
o B. Vegetable
o C. Flower
o D. Tree
4. What is the process of removing unwanted plant parts to improve growth and
yield?
o A. Pruning
o B. Fertilization
o C. Irrigation
o D. Weeding
5. Which cultural practice involves adding nutrients to the soil to support plant
growth?
o A. Pruning
o B. Fertilization
o C. Irrigation
o D. Weeding
Answers:
1. A. Tomato
2. C. Irrigation
3. C. Flower
4. A. Pruning
5. B. Fertilization
Horticultural Crops Quiz
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which of the following is a type of vegetable crop?
o A. Apple
o B. Tomato
o C. Rose
o D. Orchid
2. What is the primary cultural practice for ensuring proper pollination of fruit
crops?
o A. Pruning
o B. Fertilization
o C. Irrigation
o D. Pollination
3. Which type of horticultural crop is primarily grown for its ornamental value?
o A. Vegetable
o B. Fruit
o C. Flower
o D. Tree
4. What is the term for the practice of growing plants in containers?
o A. Hydroponics
o B. Container gardening
o C. Greenhouse cultivation
o D. Field production
5. Which cultural practice is essential for maintaining soil fertility in horticultural
production?
o A. Pruning
o B. Fertilization
o C. Irrigation
o D. Pest control
Answers:
1. B. Tomato
2. D. Pollination
3. C. Flower
4. B. Container gardening
5. B. Fertilization
