Orchard

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/orchard

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Orchard known for?Provide essential vitamins, antioxidants, and dietary fiber crucial for human health
2. What is the agroecosystem design?Characterized by structured planting (grids, hedgerows), optimized for efficient management and yield
3. What is the historical horticultural advancements?Grafting and systematic pruning techniques were developed by ancient Greeks and Romans
4. How do farmers keep orchard trees healthy?They use careful pruning, special water systems that only give water to the roots, and methods that use helpful insects instead of many chemicals.
5. Why are orchards good for the planet?Orchard trees absorb carbon, stop soil from washing away, and give homes to birds, insects, and other animals.

Rootstock: The lower part of a grafted plant, providing the root system and influencing tree size and vigor.
Cultivar: A plant variety that has been produced in cultivation by selective breeding.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): A sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools.