KENYA TECHNICAL TRAINER'S COLLEGE

FLEXIBLE AND BLENDED LEARNING NAME. KIPRUTO BRIAN ADM NO.2021ab144069 DEPARTMENT.AGRICULTURE AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES.

NURSERY ESTABLISHMENT. FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A NURSERY SITE Location A nursery must be located in a pollution-free environment — away from brick kilns, smoke-emitting industries and rough motorised roads as dirt and dust settle on plants, covering the foliage, which not only reduces the photosynthetic efficiency of plants but also gives them a dull look. It must be ensured that the nursery site gets adequate sunlight. However, care must be taken that the plants are protected against severe heat..

TOPOGRAPHY OF LAND. The topography of land at the nursery site must be even. If it is undulating, it must be levelled. In hilly areas, it may be divided into levelled terraces._x0000_.

SOIL. The soil must preferably be loam or sandy loam with large quantity of organic matter. The pH of the soil must be near neutral (6.5 – 7.5). It must have adequate water retention capacity and aeration. _x0000_.

WATER. The quality of water used in a nursery is important for the growth of plants. Saline and polluted water must not be used. It must be ensured that there is adequate water supply for irrigation. Besides, the nursery must be located near a water source so that there is no water scarcity at any time in the course of raising plants._x0000_.

DRAINAGE. The nursery site must have adequate drainage facility and be free from waterlogging. Water must not stagnate at any time. _x0000_.

LABOUR. As nursery work is labour-intensive, the nursery site must have enough number of labourers._x0000_.