AGR305 Lockdown Assignment Number 1
1. Get some maize seeds, anyhow and do the following
a. Have a row of 2 m long and plant 3 seeds per hole separated by 25 cm at a dept of 2 cm and thin to 1 seedling per stand at 2 weeks after planting.
b. Have a row of 2 m long and plant 3 seeds per hole separated by 25 cm at a dept of 5 cm and thin to 1 seedling per stand at 2 weeks after planting.
c. Have a row of 2 m long and plant 3 seeds per hole separated by 25 cm at a dept of 10 cm and thin to 1 seedling per stand at 2 weeks after planting.
2. Get some maize seeds, anyhow and do the following
a. Have a row of 2 m long and plant 3 seeds per hole separated by 25 cm at a dept of 5 cm and thin to 1 seedling per stand at 2 weeks after planting.
b. Have a row of 2 m long and plant 4 seeds per hole separated by 25 cm at a dept of 5 cm and thin to 2 seedlings per stand at 2 weeks after planting.
c. Have a row of 2 m long and plant 5 seeds per hole separated by 25 cm at a dept of 5 cm and thin to 3 seedlings per stand at 2 weeks after planting.
d. c. Have a row of 2 m long and plant 6 seeds per hole separated by 25 cm at a dept of 5 cm and thin to 4 seedlings per stand at 2 weeks after planting.
3. Repeat 1 and 2 for cowpea seeds.
General note: Carefully arrange the seeds in each hole such that each seed lies separate from the other. Use ruler or tape to accurately make your measurements. Observe your planting for 28 days and write a report on your observations. Tables and graphs can be used for illustrations of your observations.
NB: Those who do not have land space for planting are to use either poly pods or sachet water pods for planting. They are to work on number 2 alone. A combined total of 64 pods will be needed for both maize and cowpea experiment.
Others who do not have access to soil are to practice soilless agriculture. This should be done with the use of empty table water cans cut open at the top and filled to almost full level with water. A spongy substance should be placed on top of the water to keep the seed afloat. First they have to pre-sprout the seeds before introducing them into the bottle bearing the water. This set are also to use 64 cans and are to work on number 2 only.
Submit your report to
sylvester.ewansiha@uniben.edu
on 01 July 2020.
Regards.