Fundamentals of Horticulture

Contour Systems

Contour system

• This system is usually followed in the hilly areas with high slopes but it is very much similar to the square/rectangular system.
• Under such circumstances, the trees may be well planted in lines following the contour of the soil with only a slight slope.
• Irrigation and cultivation are then practiced only across the slope of the land as this practice reduces the chances of soil erosion.
• In this system layout is done as in square/rectangular system, first by establishing the base line at the lowest level and then marking for the trees should be done from the base to the top.
• Bench terraces are used where the slope is greater than 10 per cent.