Household Practices | Mean | Median | St. Deviation |
Planning and site placement | (2.3) | (3.0) | (0.97) |
a. Access to the sun light | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.06 |
b. Direction of wind | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.78 |
c. Management of soil fertility and conservation | 2.6 | 3.0 | 0.93 |
d. Supply of water | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.83 |
e. Convenience for management practices | 2.2 | 2.0 | 0.97 |
Land preparation and establishment of crops/trees | (2.4) | (2.3) | (0.56) |
a. Arrange water drainage system | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.17 |
b. Amend soil acidity | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.74 |
c. Prepare soil conservation structures | 2.5 | 3.0 | 0.73 |
d. Alter light conditions | 2.4 | 2.0 | 0.89 |
Selection of appropriate tree/plants | (2.7) | (3.0) | (0.59) |
a. Know the requirements of a plant before selection | 3.2 | 4.0 | 0.76 |
b. Growing right plant in right place | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.89 |
c. Selecting drought and disease resistant varieties/ cultivars | 2.7 | 2.0 | 1.21 |
d. Selecting high quality planting materials | 3.5 | 4.0 | 0.68 |
Implementing proper cultural practices | (2.2) | (2.0) | (0.66) |
a. Moisture management | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.74 |
b. Planting techniques and maintenance | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.76 |
c. Frequency and timing of soil fertility management | 2.6 | 3.0 | 0.82 |
Management of tree and plant health care | (2.8) | (3.0) | (0.94) |
a. Management of pests | 2.8 | 3.0 | 0.97 |
b. Protection of other beneficial organisms | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.41 |
c. Control of weeds | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.38 |
d. Prevention of diseases | 2.9 | 3.0 | 0.96 |