Conserving Water

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 6 Agriculture | Strand 1.0 Conservation of Resources | Sub-Strand 1.2 Conserving Water (11 Lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Identify types of seedbeds that conserve soil moisture
• Prepare different types of moisture-conserving seedbeds
• Appreciate the importance of conserving moisture in a seedbed for plant growth

Summary

Seeds need consistent moisture to germinate and grow, but in dry conditions water can run off or evaporate before a young plant can use it. This topic covers two seedbed designs — the sunken seedbed and shallow pits — built specifically to hold water where seeds need it most.