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ESTABLISHMENT
VICTOR V. GERALDE
Administrator
Provincial Nursery and Farmers
Training Center
Bolocboloc, Barili, Cebu
NURSERY ESTABLISHMENT
A. Water supply
Available throughout the year
Depend on size of nursery, type of
soil,method of irrigation, and plant
species to be raised
• Water quality
Criteria for site selection
B. Soil
Sandy loam and/or loamy
soils preferably with high
humus content and pH
between 5.5 and 6.5
Criteria for site selection
C. Topography
• Should nearly be level for easier
nursery operations
• For light sandy soils, the surface
must be completely level
• A gentle slope of 1-2% is allowed for
average soil condition like sandy
loam or loam, since it permits
sufficient drainage
Criteria for site selection
D. Size
May vary but large enough to
supply the planting requirements
or needs
Nursery Lay-out
MAJOR STEPS IN NURSERY
ESTABLISHMENT
2. Site preparation
Involves clearing or removal
of undesirable vegetation and
other physical surface cover
such as stone rocks
A bulldozer maybe used to
facilitate clearing operations
MAJOR STEPS IN NURSERY
ESTABLISHMENT