Question

Which of the methods are followed in polyhouse farming?

• A. Crops are covered in polyethylene sheets
• B. The soil is covered with polyethylene sheets
• C. Nutrients are supplied through drip irrigation
• D. Plants are grown in nutrient solution

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A

Crops are covered in polyethylene sheets

C

Nutrients are supplied through drip irrigation

Polyhouse is a special kind of arrangement in which a crop field is completely or partially covered by transparent polyethylene sheets. The nutrients are dissolved in water and supplied to plants through drip irrigation. Plants are grown in nutrient solution in hydroponics. Covering the soil with polyethylene sheets is a method that is followed in precision farming.