Fundamentals of Horticulture

Square System

Square system It is the most commonly used method and easy to layout in the field. In this system, plant to plant and row to row distance is the same. The plants are at the right angle to each other, every unit of four plants forming a square. This system facilitates the interculture in two directions after the orchard is planted. Advantages Most easy and popular one. In this row to row and plant to plant distance is kept similar. Plants are exactly at right angle to each other. Interculture operations can be done in both the directions. Adequate space for inter-cultivation of remunerative crops like vegetables.