WAEC Agricultural Science 2010 Question 32

Question 32

Land Preparation and Cultural Practices

The recommended spacing for oil palm cultivation is

  1. A.9 m triangular.
  2. B.9 m x 9m.
  3. C.12m x 12m.
  4. D.12m triangular.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (9 m triangular.)

Explanation

Oil palm is planted about 9 m apart in a triangle, giving about 143 palms per hectare.