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