Classification according to Lifespan
WEEK 6
Classification according to Lifespan
Crops can be grouped according to their life span as follows: annuals, biennials and perennials.
Annuals
These are plants that perform their entire life cycle from seed to flower to seed within a single growing season. All roots, stems and leaves of the plant die annually. Examples are lettuce and spinach
Annual crops are crops that grow and live for about one year. Many vegetables belong to this group. Examples include tomato, amaranthus, okra, onion and carrot. Other crops in this group are yam, maize, rice, groundnut, millet, garden egg, sorghum, cassava and potato.
Biennials
These are plants which require two years to complete their life cycle. Examples are onions, carrots, and cabbage
Biennial crops are crops that live for two years after germination and produce seeds or fruits in the second year. Examples are castor oil, pepper, alligator pepper, plantain, banana, sugarcane, pineapple and.... View More
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- SOIL FORMATION
- Processes of Soil Formation
- CLASSIFICATION OF CROPS AND THEIR USES
- Classification according to Lifespan
- Classification According to Uses and Types
- CLASSIFICATION OF ANIMALS (LIVESTOCK)
- Classification of farm animals based on the mode of breeding
- Classification based on where they live
- Classification based on Uses
- Chapters 9
- Category Primary 5
- Author ClassNotes Edu
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