{"id":234,"date":"2025-06-22T10:54:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T10:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/?p=234"},"modified":"2025-08-27T03:09:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T03:09:00","slug":"plant-nursery-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/plant-nursery-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant Nursery Project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This plant nursery project from the <em><strong>Kaushal Bodh<\/strong><\/em> book includes 7 engaging and hands-on activities specially designed for <strong>7th-grade<\/strong> students. These activities guide students through the entire process of understanding and setting up a plant nursery. From identifying suitable plants and preparing nursery beds to learning about propagation methods and showcasing their work, each step helps students connect with nature, develop practical gardening skills, and appreciate the importance of sustainable living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/plant-nursery-project\/#Activity_1_Visit_to_a_nearby_plant_nursery\" title=\"Activity 1: Visit to a nearby plant nursery\">Activity 1: Visit to a nearby plant nursery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/plant-nursery-project\/#Questions_for_interaction\" title=\"Questions for interaction:\">Questions for interaction:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/plant-nursery-project\/#Environmental_condition_questions\" title=\"Environmental condition questions:\">Environmental condition questions:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/plant-nursery-project\/#Activity_3_Preparing_land_and_setting_up_shade-net\" title=\"Activity 3: Preparing land and setting up shade-net\">Activity 3: Preparing land and setting up shade-net<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/plant-nursery-project\/#Activity_4_Germinating_seeds\" title=\"Activity 4: Germinating seeds\">Activity 4: Germinating seeds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/plant-nursery-project\/#Activity_5_Raising_Plant_in_the_nursery\" title=\"Activity 5: Raising Plant in the nursery\">Activity 5: Raising Plant in the nursery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/plant-nursery-project\/#Activity_6_Watching_plants_grow\" title=\"Activity 6: Watching plants grow  \">Activity 6: Watching plants grow  <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/plant-nursery-project\/#Activity_7_Calculating_the_cost\" title=\"Activity 7: Calculating the cost\">Activity 7: Calculating the cost<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activity_1_Visit_to_a_nearby_plant_nursery\"><\/span>Activity 1: Visit to a nearby plant nursery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#c3deee\">\n<li><strong>Date of visit:<\/strong> 20th June 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Name of nursery visited:<\/strong> Archana Nursery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Type of nursery (e.g., vegetable, fruit, flowering plants, ornamental plants):<\/strong><\/strong>Flowering plants, ornamental plants, and fruit plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Types of plants grown (e.g., vegetable, flowering, fruit, etc.):<\/strong> Marigold, rose, hibiscus (flowering); money plant, croton (ornamental); guava, pomegranate (fruit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nursery tools and equipment used:<\/strong> Watering cans, trowels, pruning shears, pots, trays, hoes, pipe irrigation system, shade nets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong> Management practices, such as watering, pest control, nutrient, etc.:<\/strong> Plants are watered daily with pipes and cans, given compost and fertilizers, and protected from pests using neem sprays and some chemicals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_for_interaction\"><\/span>Questions for interaction:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q1. Which plants are generally grown in the nursery?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Common plants include rose, marigold, hibiscus, tulsi, aloe vera, croton, money plant, guava, pomegranate, and lemon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q2. What methods of plant propagation are used in the nursery?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Seeds, stem cuttings, grafting, and layering methods are commonly used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q3.  Are the same plants grown throughout the year or are there seasonal variations? If yes, which plants are grown in which season?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, there are seasonal variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Winter: Pansy, dianthus, calendula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer: Marigold, sunflower, zinnia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rainy season: Hibiscus, guava, jasmine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_condition_questions\"><\/span>Environmental condition questions:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q1. How do you ensure that plants receive the right amount and duration of sunlight?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Plants are arranged according to their sunlight needs. Sun-loving plants are placed in open areas, while shade-loving plants are kept under green nets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q2. What methods do you use to provide shade for plants?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Green shade nets and temporary roof coverings are used to protect plants from harsh sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q3. What measures do you take to maintain ideal temperature for plants?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Plants are watered regularly to cool them, shade nets are used, and some plants are grown inside polyhouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q4. How do you make sure that plants receive the right amount of water?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Plants are watered early in the morning or late evening using a sprinkler system and watering cans. The soil moisture is also checked before watering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q5. How is optimal humidity maintained?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Humidity is managed by watering the floor around the plants, growing moisture-loving plants in humid zones, and using shade nets to reduce evaporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q6. Is there anything else that plants need for their healthy growth?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, regular pruning, weeding, and addition of compost and organic matter are essential for healthy growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q7. How do you prevent damage to plants from external factors, like pests, animals or human activity (e.g., are there pathways between plant beds and protective fencing)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, plant beds have separate paths to avoid stepping. Fencing is installed to keep animals out. Neem oil and organic pesticides are used to control pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q8. How are plants transported from the nursery to home gardens\/farms?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Plants are packed in plastic bags or small pots and carried in boxes or trays using handcarts or small vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#910b0b\"><strong>Table 1.1: Information for developing the plant nursery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Name of plant<\/th><th>Method of plant propagation used in the nursery (seeds, stems, etc.)<\/th><th>How are conditions for healthy growth being provided to the plants?<\/th><th>Any special care required by the plant? (Yes\/No) If yes, what is to be done?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Marigold<\/td><td>Seeds<\/td><td>Regular watering, full sunlight<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>Rose<\/td><td>Stem cuttings<\/td><td>Moderate sunlight, pruning<\/td><td>Yes \u2013 Regular pruning and protection from aphids<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>Guava<\/td><td>Grafting<\/td><td>Full sunlight, rich soil<\/td><td>Yes \u2013 Requires fertilization and pest control<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>Hibiscus<\/td><td>Stem cuttings<\/td><td>Regular watering, partial shade<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>Croton<\/td><td>Stem cuttings<\/td><td>Partial sunlight, humid environment<\/td><td>Yes \u2013 Needs high humidity and regular misting<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.<\/td><td>Pomegranate<\/td><td>Seeds and cuttings<\/td><td>Full sunlight, well-drained soil<\/td><td>Yes \u2013 Needs pruning and pest protection<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Activity 2: Planning and Laying Out Plant Nursery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q1. What is the available space for the nursery?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The nursery space available is approximately <strong>100 square feet (10 ft x 10 ft)<\/strong> behind the school building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q2.What factors were considered while choosing the location?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The factors that were considered while choosing the location are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Availability of 3\u20134 hours of sunlight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nearby water source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protection from wind and animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well-drained soil and flat land<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nursery Layout (to be sketched in the given box)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/plant-nursery-layout.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/plant-nursery-layout.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/plant-nursery-layout-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/plant-nursery-layout-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wisdomimbibe.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/plant-nursery-layout-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activity_3_Preparing_land_and_setting_up_shade-net\"><\/span>Activity 3: Preparing land and setting up shade-net<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q1. What kind of shade-net or clothes did you use to provide shade to the plants?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> We used a green shade-net with 75% shading to protect the plants from excessive sunlight. In some parts, we also used old sarees to provide additional shade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q2. Which materials did you use to fix the shade-net (e.g., bamboo, wooden pole, mild steel pipe, etc.)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> We used bamboo and wooden poles to fix the shade-net at the boundary of the nursery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activity_4_Germinating_seeds\"><\/span>Activity 4: Germinating seeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q1. Which seed did you use for conducting seed germination test?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>We used moong (green gram) seeds for conducting the seed germination test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q2. How many seeds were used for the germination test?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> We used 100 seeds for the germination test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q3. How many days did it take for the seeds to germinate?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. It took 3 to 5 days for the seeds to germinate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q4. How many seeds germinated?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Out of 100 seeds, 92 seeds germinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q5. What was the germination rate?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Germination rate = (Number of seeds germinated \/ Total number of seeds placed) \u00d7 100<br>= (92 \/ 100) \u00d7 100<br>= <strong>92%<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activity_5_Raising_Plant_in_the_nursery\"><\/span>Activity 5: Raising Plant in the nursery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#7f0404\"><strong>Method 1:  Sowing seeds on raised-bed nursery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q1.Which seeds did you sow in the raised-bed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> I sowed tomato and spinach seeds in the raised-bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q2. What have you done to provide optimal conditions for growth of seedlings?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>I watered the soil regularly to keep it moist, removed weeds, and ensured the raised-bed was in a sunny location for good light exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#760707\"><strong>Method 2: Sowing seeds in plug or seedling trays<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q1. Which method did you use for sowing the seeds? (If you have used more than one method, please mention all of them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> I used both the raised-bed method and the seedling tray method for sowing the seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q2. What steps have you taken to provide optimal conditions for the growth of seedlings?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> I kept the soil moist, placed the seedling trays in a shaded area, and protected the raised-beds with fencing to avoid damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#760a0a\"><strong>Method 3: Raising plants using stem cuttings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q1. Which kind of plants did you use for plant propagation using cuttings? Did you use a cutting of hard, semi-hard or softwood?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> I used rose and bougainvillea plants for propagation, and I used semi-hardwood cuttings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q2. What have you done to ensure conditions for growth?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> I dipped the cuttings in rooting hormone, planted them in a compost-soil mix, and kept them in a shaded area to avoid harsh sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activity_6_Watching_plants_grow\"><\/span>Activity 6: Watching plants grow  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#890808\"><strong>Table 1.2: Maintaing record for the plant nursery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Name of plants produced in the nursery<\/th><th>Types of nursery method used<\/th><th>Quantity of seeds or stem cuttings used<\/th><th>Date of planting<\/th><th>Date of germination or emergence of the first leaf<\/th><th>Any other observation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Tomato<\/td><td>Seedling tray method<\/td><td>20 seeds<\/td><td>1 June 2025<\/td><td>5 June 2025<\/td><td>Healthy growth, moist soil maintained<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Spinach<\/td><td>Raised-bed method<\/td><td>30 seeds<\/td><td>2 June 2025<\/td><td>4 June 2025<\/td><td>Germinated quickly, required thinning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Bougainvillea<\/td><td>Stem cutting (semi-hardwood)<\/td><td>5 cuttings<\/td><td>3 June 2025<\/td><td>25 June 2025<\/td><td>New shoots visible after 20 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Holy Basil (Tulsi)<\/td><td>Seedling tray method<\/td><td>15 seeds<\/td><td>1 June 2025<\/td><td>6 June 2025<\/td><td>Kept in shade, good aroma<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Marigold<\/td><td>Raised-bed method<\/td><td>25 seeds<\/td><td>4 June 2025<\/td><td>8 June 2025<\/td><td>Bright leaves, needs sunlight<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activity_7_Calculating_the_cost\"><\/span>Activity 7: Calculating the cost<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#870b0b\"><strong>Table 1.3: Calculating the cost of items and materials<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No<\/th><th>Items\/Material<\/th><th>Unit cost (cost per gram or piece)<\/th><th>Quantity<\/th><th>Total price<\/th><th>Remark<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Seed (e.g., Tomato)<\/td><td>\u20b910 per g<\/td><td>5 g<\/td><td>\u20b950<\/td><td>Already filled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Seedling tray (50 cell)<\/td><td>\u20b930 per tray<\/td><td>2 trays<\/td><td>\u20b960<\/td><td>Reused trays available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Nursery bag<\/td><td>\u20b92 per piece<\/td><td>10 bags<\/td><td>\u20b920<\/td><td>Some reused from milk pouches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Cocopeat<\/td><td>\u20b940 per kg<\/td><td>1 kg<\/td><td>\u20b940<\/td><td>Used for seedling trays<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Compost<\/td><td>\u20b95 per kg<\/td><td>5 kg<\/td><td>\u20b925<\/td><td>Mixed with soil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Rooting hormone powder<\/td><td>\u20b960 per 100 g<\/td><td>20 g<\/td><td>\u20b912<\/td><td>Used for stem cuttings<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What did I learn from others?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q1. Write about three most useful things you learnt from the visit to the plant nursery\/interaction with the expert.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. The 3 useful things i learnt from the visit to the plant nursery <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>How to prepare raised beds and seedling trays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Importance of watering and light conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to identify healthy plants for stem cuttings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q2. Describe three things you learned while making the plant nursery with your peer?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The three things that I have learned while making the plant nursery with my peer are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Teamwork helps in completing gardening tasks quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proper spacing and depth help plants grow well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We learned to reuse materials like milk pouches for nursery bags.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-contrast-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-contrast-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Think and Answer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q1. What did you enjoy doing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> I enjoyed making the raised bed, sowing seeds, and watching the plants grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q2. What were the challenges you faced?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Removing stones and weeds took time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping soil wet in hot weather was hard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some seeds did not grow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q3. What will you do differently next time?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans. <\/strong>Next time, I will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use good quality seeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep proper space between plants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover seedlings well to keep moisture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-accent-color has-text-color\"><strong>Q4. Identify a few examples of jobs related to the work you did in this project.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ans. 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