Learning Area EPP-Agriculture Grade Level 6

W1 Quarter 3 Date Week 2

I. LESSON TITLE Orchard Gardening

II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING Uses technology in the conduct of survey to find out the following.
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) • Elements to be observed in planting trees
• Market demands for fruits
• Famous orchard farms in the country.
TLEAG-0b-2
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Demonstrates an understanding of scientific practices in planting trees and fruit
trees
(References: Life Skills through TLE 6 p. 56-63, MELC EPP/TLE p.408, PIVOT 4A BOW
p. 277), Learning and Living in the 21st Century

Suggested
IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe
A. Introduction Day 1 In this lesson you will learn the use of technology in the conduct of survey
Panimula to find out the following:
• Elements to be observed in planting trees
• Market demands for fruits
• Famous orchard farms in the country.

Growing fruit trees requires lots of things, but your efforts will be
rewarded with a delicious crop of mangoes, jackfruit, bananas, or another
tasty treat. To obtain good harvests, you need to understand the different
environmental factors that affect the growth of trees. The natural habitat of a
given tree is a combination of environmental factors favorable to its complete
development. These include the physical and chemical properties of the soil,
air, light, rainfall, temperature, gravity as well as other plants and animals.

Elements to be observed in planting trees

1. 1. Proper care of plants and soil
a. a. Choose the best place for planting
b. b. Choose the best seeds that best suit the season and the soil.
c. c. Put sufficient fertilizers in the soil before planting.
2. d. Take care of the soil and the plants regularly.
3. 2. Methods of planting- different trees are planted in different ways:
a. a. Direct planting- the seed or any propagating part of a plant is directly
planted in the soil where it will germinate and grow into full-grown trees.
b. b. Indirect planting- the newly germinated seedlings are allowed to grow in
the nursery until such time that they are ready to be transplanted in the field.
4. 3. Preparing seeds for planting-different seeds have different preparation
before planting ex. Placing the seeds under the sun, removed from their hard
shells before planting, dried before planting, soaked in water, etc.
5. 4. Preparation of seedlings before planting
a. a. Thinning- to produce strong plants, pull out some crowded seedlings.
b. b. Pricking- this is done when transferring seedlings from one seed box to
another to provide more space for proper development.
c. c. Hardening-the process of gradual exposure of seedlings to sunlight which is
done 7 to 15 days before transplanting.

Market Demands for Fruits

To ensure success in selling fruits, the farmer or seller should consider the
following market demands:
1. Buyer selects fruits and other products of good quality, usually based
 Suggested
IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe
on size, shape and appearance.
2. Good quality fruits have the same appearance, size, stage of
maturity, state of freshness and shape.
3. Fruits should be in the freshest state when being sold. They can
command higher prices.
4. Pack fruits properly in good container to maintain their freshness and
to avoid cuts, bruises, and blemishes.
5. Price your products based on the current price on the market. Going
with the current market price makes your product competitive.
Successful Orchard Growers in the Philippines
If you get to know the success stories of our country’s top orchard
growers, you would never imagine how they got to where they are now. Their
hard work, determination, and will to succeed are truly worth emulating.
Here are some of the well-known successful orchard growers in our country:
Editha Aguinaldo Dacuycuy- Manang Editha ventured into the
dragon fruit business when she was told how the fruit can help
relieve constipation problems – a condition common to
cerebral palsy patients. Her daughter, Kate, was suffering from
this ailment. Selling at Php 450.00 per kilo, dragon fruit was too
expensive for Editha, so she decided to raise her own fruits in
their backyard. From a small plot, they now own a 10-hectare
property. Dubbed as “Dragon Lady”, Manang Editha,
together with her husband and daughter, Mimie Mildred), also expanded their
business into dragon fruit ice cream, vegan dragon fruit lumpia, wine, vinegar,
and even empanadita, dumplings, and burger patties. Located in Barangay
Paayas, Burgos, Ilocos Norte, REFMAD Farms (Rare Eagle Forest Marine and
agricultural Development) is now an agritourism showcase offering research
and livelihood training to fellow Ilocanos and interested farmers.
Patricio Base – With his 3-hectare plantation of
watermelons, honeydew melons, and papaya, he produces
crops year-round in Alicia, Isabela. He was able to send his four
children to college with his earnings. He used to grow rice
before venturing into watermelons. He said there was no
money in planting rice, but now with melons, one
can even hit the jackpot. In July 2013, he planted Diana
watermelons in 3,500 square meters and got 12 tons worth
Php 480.00.
Senen Banani- A former Department of Agriculture
(DA) head of La Fuerta Inc. With his eagerness to help the
community in Mindanao, he converted his land into a
banana plantation that produces 5 to 6 million boxes of
cavendish bananas and exports them to Middle East and
other Asian Countries.
Desiree Duran of Duran Farm and Agribusiness
Center in San Ildefonso , Bulacan- With her desire to learn
about farming, Ms. Duran involved herself in various
agribusiness seminars and trainings. She then converted
her land into a tomato plantation and involved her
community in the production. Besides producing high
quality fruits and vegetables, the center also trains and
teaches on modern agricultural technology.
 Suggested
IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe
Jose Mercado of Agricultural Corporation. As a
young boy, he was already exposed to the coffee
farming in Batangas. He continues this business because
he knew that coffee business will make him successful. It
actually gives him better life. As one of the pioneers in the
coffee industry in Batangas, he embarked on the high
quality of their coffee beans and roasting techniques, He,
likewise, developed his own blend, Café de Lipa for its
flavor and aroma, beside the popular brands Batangas
Brew and Kapeng Barako.

Famous Orchard Farms in the Country

1. Rosa Farms – A sprawling 12.5-hectare farm located at Km. 156
National Highway, San Marcelino-San Antonio Boundary, Zambales.
The property was purchased by David Jacson and Rosa Magsaysay way
back in the 1920s. It was originally called Linoron Farm in reference to
a nearby river. When Mt. Pinatubo volcano erupted in 1991, the whole
place was buried in ash, leaving only a few surviving mango trees.
They rehabilitated and developed the farm into a mango orchard. By
2011, the farm was renamed as Rosa Farms under the management of Ding
and Nelda Zulueta. Today, it is not just an ordinary mango orchard but an agri-
tourism destination, as well as venue for team building, and corporate events,
camping and family outing, educational tours, rest and recreation.
2. Gapuz Grapes Farms – Cirilo Gapuz started the business in the 1980s to
provide for his family. Thirty years on, the farm has produced beyond
expectations. The family also helped neighboring famers and interested locals
in planting grapes. The farm is in Barangay Urayong,Bauang, La Union.
3. Rock Farm – if you are an orange lover - from sunkist, hamlin, and ponkan
variety – then visit Rock Farm at Café Bodega in Staunton Road, Sagada,
Mountain Province. Entrance fee is Php. 50.00 ( you can eat as much as you
want inside the farm). Orange picking season is from November to February.
4. Philippine Mango Seedling Farm Corp. ( PMSFC)- A family-owned and
operated agricultural enterprise situated in the border of Candaba, Pampanga
and Baliuag, Bulacan. The company was established mainly for three objectives:
1.) environmental preservation through youth education; 2.) strengthening of the
mango industry by ensuring the constant and sustainable supply of mango
produce; and 3.) livelihood enhancement through corporate involvement by
promoting mango farming.
B. Development Day 2 Learning Task 1 Draw a happy face if the statement is correct and a sad
Pagpapaunlad face if the statement is wrong. Do this on a whole sheet of pad paper.
____________1. Put insufficient fertilizers in the soil before planting.
____________2. Proper care of plants and soil is important for a healthy and
bountiful harvest.
____________3. Good quality fruits have different appearance, size, stage of
maturity, state of freshness and shape
____________4. Fruits should be in the freshest state when being sold.
____________5. Price your products higher than the current price on the market.

C. Engagement Day 3 Learning Task 2 Copy the table in a whole pad paper. Fill up the table with the
Pakikipagpalihan information that corresponds to the name of orchard growers.
 Suggested
IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe
Kind of
Name of the Orchard/
Location Owner Trees/Plants
Farm
Planted
Rosa Farm
Agapuz Grapes Farm
Rock Farm
Duran Farm and Agribusiness
Center
Philippine Mango Seedling Farm Corp
D. Assimilation Day 4 Learning Task 4 Answer the following questions:
Paglalapat 1. Why is it important to know the different elements to be observed in
planting trees and fruit-bearing trees?
2. If you were a successful orchard grower, how can you help other
people specially during this time of pandemic like COVID19?
V. ASSESSMENT Day 5 Learning Task 5 Read the following statements/questions carefully, choose the
(Learning Activity Sheets for
letter of the correct answer and write them in your Answer Sheet.
Enrichment, Remediation or
Assessment to be given on Weeks 1. She is dubbed as “Dragon Lady” because she ventured in a dragon fruit
3 and 6) business in her 10 hectare farm.
a. Rosa Magsaysay c. Editha A. Dacuycuy
b. Desiree Duran d. Patricio Base
2. The owner of Merlo Agricultural corporation and has coffee farming in
Batangas.
a. Jose Mercado c. Cirilo Gapuz
b. Senen Banani d. Patricio Base
3. Owns a Banana Plantation (Cavendish Banana) in Mindanao and he is
the CEO of La Fuerta Inc.
a. Senen Banani c. Cirilo Gapuz
b. Jose Mercado d. Patricio Base
4. These are the elements to be observed in planting trees.
I. Proper care of plants and soil.
II. Methods of planning
III. Preparing Seeds for planting
IV. Preparation of seedlings before planting
V. All of the above
a. I and II b. I, III, IV c. I, II and III d. V
5. The following statements are the market demands for fruits except one.
Which does not belong to the group?
a. Buyer selects fruits and other products of good quality, usually
based on size, shape and appearance.
b. Good quality fruits have the same appearance, size, stage of
maturity, state of freshness and shape.
c. Fruits should be in the freshest state when being sold.
d. Pack fruits improperly in good container to maintain their freshness
and to avoid cuts, bruises, and blemishes.
VI. REFLECTION • The learner communicates the explanation of their personal assessment
as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
• The learner, in their notebook, will write their personal insights about the
lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that ___________________.
I realize that ________________________.
I need to learn more about __________.
Prepared by: Checked by:
Adora A. Villanueva Lamberto C. Perolina
Key to Correction

Learning Task 1 Learning Task 2

Name of the Kind of Nam

1.
6. Orchard/ Location Owner Trees/Plants Orc
2.
7. Farm Planted F
San
3.
8. Marcelino-San David Jocson
Rosa Farm Antonio and Rosa mangoes Rosa Fa
4.
9. Boundary, Magsaysay
Zambales
5.
10. Barangay
Agapuz Grapes Urayung, Agapuz
Cirilo Gapuz grapes
Farm Bauang, La Farm
Union
Sagada,
Rock Farm Mountain orange Rock Fa
Provincei

Duran Farm and Duran Fa

San Ildefonso,
Agribusiness Desiree Duran tomato Agribusi
Bulacan
Center Center

the border
of Canada,
Family
Mango Farm Pampanga mango Mango
owned
and Baliuag,
Bulacan.

Learning Task 3 Name of the Kind of Nam

Orchard/ Location Owner Trees/Plants Orc
Learning Task 4
Pupils answer may Farm Planted F
San
vary. 1. C Marcelino-San
David Jocson and
Rosa Farm
2. B Antonio mangoes Rosa Fa
Rosa Magsaysay
Boundary,
3. A Zambales
4. B Barangay
Agapuz Grapes Urayung, Agapuz
Cirilo Gapuz grapes
Farm 5. D Bauang, La Farm
Union
Sagada,
Rock Farm Mountain orange Rock Fa
Provincei

Duran Farm and Duran Fa

San Ildefonso,
Agribusiness Desiree Duran tomato Agribusi
Bulacan
Center Center

the border
of Canada,
Mango Farm Pampanga Family owned mango Mango
and Baliuag,
Bulacan.

Name of the Kind of Nam

Orchard/ Location Owner Trees/Plants Orc
Farm Planted F
San
Marcelino-San
David Jocson and
Rosa Farm Antonio mangoes Rosa Fa
Rosa Magsaysay
Boundary,
Zambales
Barangay
Agapuz Grapes Urayung, Agapuz
Cirilo Gapuz grapes
Farm Bauang, La Farm
Union
Sagada,