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               Rwagashani  mixed  farm  and  the  surrounding  areas  have  two  wet  seasons  (September  to
               November and March to May) and two dry seasons (December to February and June to July).
               The June to July dry season affects most crops and lowers the tea yield.

               Rainy season activities include preparing land, acquiring seedlings from quality seedbeds and
               planting.  Seedlings  are  planted  in  holes  of  30.5  centimeters  deep  and  in  rows  of  one  meter
               between each seedling. This is followed by weeding and spraying weed killer to rid the plantation
               of weeds; applying fertilizer to boost growth and later yield; removing silt from existing trenches
               and opening new ones where needed.  The trenches catch and retain water; and prevent soil
               erosion. It is during the wet season when the farm expands the tea plantation and fills gaps in the
               existing gardens.









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