Which of the following conditions could harm tea plantations?

Explanation

The correct answer is Temperature above 35°C. Important Points Conditions required for tea plantations: Well-distributed rainfall of around 150-300 cmis considered suitable for successful tea production . The monthly average maximum temperature range between 28°C and 32°C during April to September. Hence Temperature above 35°C is harmful. As far as soil conditions are concerned, generally, sandy loam to silty loam type of soil with a pH range of 4.5-5.5 is ideal for growing tea. Tea is a shade-loving plant and develops more vigorously when planted along with shady trees. Soil should possess a minimum of 1% of organic carbon, 1-2% of organic matter, 35ppm of P 2O 5 and K 2O for the successful establishment of tea. Planting of tea is done either in spring (June-July) after the first few showers of rain or in autumn (October-November) while the soil is still moist and the area has irrigation facilities.