Question 11 of 34intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks
How did you know they were ready for harvesting?
Correct Answer
Crops are ready for harvesting when they reach the appropriate size, colour, and maturity for their type. Leafy greens can be harvested when leaves are large enough. Root vegetables are ready when the top visible portion shows appropriate size. Tomatoes and brinjals are ready when they develop full colour and firm texture.
Exercise: Activity 8: Harvesting | Q: 2 | (Chapter: Page 28)
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Explanation
Activity 8 explains different harvesting methods for different crops. For leafy greens like lettuce and spinach, a cut-and-come-again approach is used. For root vegetables like carrots and radishes, the soil is loosened and they are pulled out. For tomatoes, brinjals and peppers, gardening shears are used when they are ready.