Author Question: Explain the difference between tillage and cultivation. What will be an ideal ... (Read 34 times)

yoooooman · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

Explain the difference between tillage and cultivation.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are five factors that should be considered when preparing a seedbed for vegetable crops?

What will be an ideal response?

bblaney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Tillage is done prior to planting the crop; after the crop has been planted, it is called
cultivation.

Answer to Question 2

Run soil tests to determine the proper amounts of nutrients to provide and if any pH
adjustments are necessary.
Add organic matter and/or sand as necessary to improve the soil structure.
Control weeds and other pests.
Till the soil.
Install irrigation systems as necessary.