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TLE - Agriculture
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Planting and Propagating
Trees and Fruit-Bearing Trees
TLE – Agriculture - Grade 6
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Quarter 3 – Module 1: Planting and Propagating Trees and
Fruit- Bearing Trees

First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

a. identify the importance of planting and propagating trees and
fruit-bearing trees and successful orchard grower.
b. enumerate the benefits of planting and propagating trees and
fruit bearing trees; and
c. value the importance of planting and propagating trees and
fruitbearing trees. (TLE6AG-Oa-1)

What I Know
Directions: Read the following statements below. Choose the letter of the correct
answer. Write your answer on your activity notebook.
1. Which of the following propagation methods can be done through its parts?
A. sexual propagation C. planting
B. asexual propagation D. seedling

2. These are benefits of planting trees and fruit-bearing trees to the family except one.
A. It gives an additional income.
B. It provides fresh and nutritious food for the family.
C. It beautifies and gives a pleasing environment.
D. It is not good to serve as an inspiration to other.

3. Choose one reason why trees prevent erosion?

A. Trees do not provide shade and fresh air.
B. Trees hold the soil in place in times of rain or floods. C. Trees do not improve
the atmosphere of a place
D. All of the above.

4. Which of the following qualities shows love for farming or agriculture?

A. Team player C. Passion B. Problem Solving Abilities D. Perseverance

5. Who is the country’s largest distributor of agrochemicals, feeds, fertilizers, and seeds?
A. Joseph Calata C. Senen Bacani
B. Alfredo Yao D. Jose Mercado

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Lesson
Planting and Propagating Trees
1 and Fruit-Bearing Trees

In this module you will learn more about planting and propagating trees
and fruit-bearing trees. You will also know the importance and it’s benefits in
our families and communities.

What’s In
Direction: Match column A with column B. Write the letters of the correct
answer on your activity notebook.
Column A Column B
______1. These plants are grown A. Fruit Trees
because of its beautiful flowers

and fragrant smell.It gives pleasure B. Vines

and beauty to the surroundings.

______2. Any plant with a growth habit of C. Ornamental Plants

trailing or scan dent (that is,

climbing) stems, lianas or runner. D. Medicinal plants

______3. A small-to medium-sized
perennial woody plant.

______4. Group of trees that bear E. Trees that do not bear

fruits such as avocado and mango. fruits
______5. These include trees that are
planted to give shade, serve as deco-

rative, and can be a source of firewood F. Shrubs

such as narra or acacia.

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 What’s New
Read the story below.
Enjoyable Farming
Nornaly G. Martinez
Mr. Ernesto lives in a small barangay in a province. He is working as a janitor
in a school near his house. He has six children and all are studying. Mr. Ernesto is
worried because his income is not enough for the needs of his family especially that
they are all studying. But, he doesn’t lose hope. He continues to work hard for his
family.
Mr. Ernesto has a farm. Every time he finished his
work in school and also during Saturdays and Sundays,
he always go to his farm to plants. His farm has mango,
banana, avocado, durian, guava, lansones and other
fruit trees. He is happy seeing his plants growing. This is
also where he spends most of his leisure time. Aside from
enjoying farming; it also serves as an exercise to him
every time he works in his farm. His neighbors really
admire Mr. Ernesto for his hard work.
When the fruit trees of his farm started to bear
fruits, he was able to harvest fresh fruits for his family to
eat. It is more than enough for his family’s consumption
so he sells it to a fruit buyer. From that, Mr. Ernesto
started to earn an extra income from his farm which
suffices the needs of his family.
Answer the following questions in your activity notebook.
What benefits do Mr. Ernesto gets from planting fruit trees? Give at
least two.
What qualities do Mr. Ernesto have, enumerate four.
Will you do the same? Why?

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 What is It
Plant Propagation

Plant propagation is the process of reproducing or creating a new plant or

seedling. It is an important part of gardening, whether outdoors or indoors. Plants
are living things that grow either through their roots, stems, leaves, fruits and seeds.
It is a method of growing new plants from seed or from parts of existing plants.
Propagating trees can be sexual or asexual. Sexual propagation is growing trees
through their seeds while asexual propagation can be done through its parts.
Marcotting, grafting, air layering, budding, cutting are some examples of asexual
propagation.

Importance of planting and propagating trees and fruit- bearing trees.

Planting and growing ornamental plants and vegetables have many benefits
and contributions for the family and the community. Likewise, growing of trees and
fruit trees is also important. Trees give us shade against sunlight and their roots help
in controlling the flow of rain and prevent flooding by absorbing rainwater. Moreover,
the woods that came from the trees are used for shelter, transportation, and other
decorative purposes.

Though most Filipinos know that planting trees is a good hobby and leisure
time activity, planting trees and fruit – bearing trees are valuable to the family and
the community for the many products it can give. As one of the major sources of food
such as fruits and nuts, wood from trees is also a major source of fuel for heating
and cooking. Likewise, construction materials like plywood and ply board, fiber for
the production of paper and pulp, and chemicals like resin and turpentine

Every year we suffer from calamities such as typhoons, floods and soil
erosions. Flash floods have killed so many people these past years and one of the
major causes of floods is deforestation or the clearing of an area of forest without
replanting. Therefore, conserving of trees, whether fruit trees, ornamental trees,
shady trees or trees used for other purposes is important. We need to plant more
trees not only to prevent further damage to nature but to make our Mother Earth a
better place to live in.

Benefits for Planting Trees and Fruit- Bearing Trees to the Family

The knowledge and skill in planting trees and fruit- bearing trees is beneficial
to the family because it provides them food which is known as subsistence farming
and it also gives additional income which is known as cash cropping.

A family who planted trees in their backyard or with orchard farm in their
community can really save up money because they will no longer buy the food which
is readily available in their yard. Surely the food they eat is fresh, nutritious, and of
high quality because they are the ones planting it. An environment with various trees
and fruit- bearing trees reduces stress and improves emotional wellbeing. Planting is
a way of spending your leisure time in a healthier way and contributes to a pleasant
environment.

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 Most Filipino families ventured themselves in planting trees and fruitbearing
trees. This adds to the food supply of our country. If there are more productions of
trees and fruit-bearing trees many will benefit from it. Aside from it is cheaper; we
can also supply other areas of the country.

Trees are valuable because of the products and amenities they give such as:
1. food like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and sugar
2. wood used as fuel for cooking and heating
3. construction materials which include lumber, plywood, and board
4. fiber for the production of pulp and paper; and
5. chemical products such as resin, rubber, and turpentine.

There are other benefits derived from trees to maintain a healthy community.
Some of these benefits include:

1. They provide shade and fresh air around the house and, along the streets and
surroundings.
➢ Trees are very much needed by people in these times of climate change
when the temperature is high and the heat of the sun becomes intense.
Without trees, there are no shades to keep us cool.

2. They protect the soil from erosion.

➢ Have you seen big roots that extend several meters from the trunk or go
deeper into the soil? These roots hold the soil, preventing it from eroding
when rain or floods come.

3. They help maintain high quality water supply.

➢ The roots of plants and trees help strain the dirt and cleanse the water
as it passes through the roots.

4. The root system promotes soil stability.

➢ This means that, the soil held by the roots remain there and does not
erode.

5. They serve as valuable wildlife habitats.

➢ Wild animals live in places with many trees like that of a forest.

6. They serve as windbreakers during typhoons and storms, thus, reducing the
destruction of home and agricultural crops.
➢ A typhoon that is strong usually moves at a very fast speed. It continues
to be that strong if there are no barriers on the path where it moves.
But when it passes barriers like mountains and trees, it slows down
and its speed is reduced. Small crops and plants as well as houses are
safe when typhoon is weak.

7. They help reduce pollutions in congested urban areas.

➢ Remember that trees take in carbon dioxide emitted from vehicles that
belches smoke. The more trees present, the less amount of carbon
dioxide is in the air

8. They contribute to the beautiful landscapes in the city and the countryside.
➢ Imagine a land with plenty of trees and grass and a scattering of flowers
of beautiful colors, sizes, and shapes.

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 9. They improve the atmosphere of a place by giving a feeling of freshness and
coolness as they reduce temperature.

10. They prevent river and lake sedimentation.

➢ Have you observed a river bank that is lined endlessly with full-grown
trees? These trees help hold the water in the lake and river and keep it
there. This prevents the lake and river from drying up.

11. They prevent floods.

➢ Floods occur when water from rain rushes in causing soil erosion.
However, if there are trees to serve as barriers and the roots to hold the
water, flood will not occur.
Trees are beneficial not only to the family but to the community as well. We
should help in preserving them by planting more trees. Stop deforestation or cutting
trees. Instead, do reforestation. You are not only saving yourself but saving your
family, community, and also the world.

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 is truly worth emulating. Below are some of the
successful orchard growers:

1. 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, IlocosNorte, 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). No less than
President NOYNOY Aquino awarded Manang Editha for her hardwork, as well as
other well- known awarding bodies. Her farm has a steady market in neighboring
provinces in Ilocos Norte and Metro Manila. DOLE Philippines orders in bulk,
while hotels in Ilocos Norte are their regular clients.

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2. Alfredo M. Yao – The “Juice King of the Philippines”, also owns a farm in Negros
Occidental aside from Zest – O Corporation. At 12 years old, he lost his father and
grew up doing odd jobs to help his mother feed her family of six children. One of
his jobs was working in a warehouse of a packaging company. Encouraged by the
promising profitability of a packaging format in Europe (Doypack), he bought one
and tried to market the machine to local juice manufacturers. When no factory
took notice, he made his own fruit juice and launched what was to become one of
the biggest local juice brands.
3. 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.

4. Senen Bacani of La Fuerta Inc.- a former Department of Agriculture(DA) head,

Mr. Bacani is now the CEO of La Fuerte Inc. “We excel because we care,” is his
company’s motto. With his eagerness to help his 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.

5. Joseph Calata of Calata Corporation- The Calata Corporation is the country’s

largest distributor of agrochemicals, feeds, fertilizers, and seeds. Mr. Calata is the
brain behind its success. He is known to be the youngest business tycoon in the
country.
With his belief on the empowerment of agricultural sector as well as in treating
their farmers as their best asset, he produces great products.

6. Desiree Duran of Duran Farm and Agribusiness Center- 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 farmers on modern agricultural
technology.

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7. Jose Mercado of Merlo Agricultural Corporation- As a young boy, he was
already exposed to coffee farming in Batangas. He continues this kind of business
because he knew that coffee business will make him successful. It actually gives
him a better life. As one of the pioneers in the coffee beans and roasting
techniques. He, likewise, developed his own blend, Café de Lifa for its flavor and
aroma, beside the popular brands Batangas Brew and Kapeng Barako.

What’s More
Activity 1
Directions: Write T if the statement is correct and F if is not. Write your answer
on your activity notebook.
_________1. Planting and growing ornamental plants have many benefits and
contributions for the family and the community.
_________2. The Department of Agriculture is not responsible
for the promotion of agricultural and fisheries development and
growth.
_________3. Trees provide shade and fresh air.
_________4. They serve as valuable wildlife habitats.
_________5. Planting and propagating trees and fruit-bearing trees one not
important to all.

Activity 2
Directions: Arrange the scrambled letters to form the correct word/s. Write
your answer on your activity notebook.
1. _____________________________is the process of reproducing or creating a
new plant or seedling.(NTLPA GAPROTIONPA)
2. _____________________________is growing trees through their
seeds.(XSEUAL PRTIONAPGAO)
3. _____________________________can be done through its
part.(LEXUSA PAGAOINPROT)
4. _____________________________is the department who is responsible for the
promotion of agricultural and fisheries development and
growth.(TNEMTRAPED FO GRIATURECUL)
5. _____________________________is water from rain rushes in causing soil
erosion.(OODLF)

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Activity 3
Directions: Read the following sentences below and choose the letter of the
correct answer. Write your answer on your activity notebook. 1. Which is the
process of reproducing new plant or new seedling?
A. gardening C. replanting
B. plant propagation D. scientific method
2. Which tree is not good for making cabinets of furniture?
A. acacia C. bamboo
B. apitong D. narra
3. How do trees prevent soil erosion?
A. Trees provide shade and fresh air.
B. Trees improve the atmosphere of a place.
C. Trees help maintain high quality water supply.
D. Trees hold the soil in place when rain or floods come.
4. Why do family need to plant trees and fruit-bearing trees
A. To help decrease climate change
B. To provide shelter for man and animals
C. Improve the atmosphere of a place by giving a feeling of freshness
and coolness.
D. All of the above
5. Which of the following is not classified a fruit-bearing tree?
A. bayabas C. lansones
B. guyabano D. Narra

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Cite 5 reasons why planting trees and fruit-bearing trees are
beneficial to the family. Write your answer on your activity notebook.

a. _______________________________________________________________________

b. _______________________________________________________________________

c. ________________________________________________________________________

b. ________________________________________________________________________

c. ________________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Directions: Write a short description about the following successful orchard grower.
Write your answers on your activity notebook.

1. Ulysses Delos Reyes Multia Sr.

2. Nicolas Bacos Malbong Jr.
3. Rosalito Manugas

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 Assessment
Directions: Read and answer the following questions below. Write only the letter of
the correct answer on your activity notebook.
1. What is the process of propagating trees using seeds?
A. asexual propagation C. seeding B. planting D.
sexual propagation
2. Which of the following trees produce fruits?
A. acacia C. narra B. bayabas D. pine
tree
3. Which product is made from fiber from trees?
A. basketC. paper and pulp
B. slippers D. resin
4. Which of the following qualities shows love for farming or agriculture?
A. passion C. problem Solving Abilities
B. perseverance D. team player
5. Which of the following statements below are not benefit from trees?
A. They prevent floods
B. They increase climate change
C. They provide food for the family and community
D. They are sources of chemical products such as resin, rubber, and
turpentine.

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Answer Key

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