Complete the text with a verb or past participle from the list.

• grow
• harvested (x2)
• pick
• planted

Farming in the North of England

Farming has always been important in the north of England. Many crops are ______ (1) in the spring, such as potatoes and wheat. Over the summer, fruit and vegetables are ______ (2) by hand, while other crops are left to grow. By autumn, the fields are ready to be ______ (3), and all the hard work pays off.

Some crops, like wheat, are ______ (4) with machines, while others are carefully ______ (5) to avoid damage. Farming is hard work, but it provides food for many people.