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Methods of sowing
1. Broad casting, 2. Drilling, 3. Dibbling ,4. Planting, 5. Transplanting
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Broad casting | This is an oldest method. This method is suitable for close planted crop which do not require a specific geographic area. Crop plants which do not require special type of cultural practices e.g. earthing up or Inter culturing etc. may be sown by broadcast |
| Drilling: | Drilling is a practice of dropping the seeds in furrows by a mechanical device at a distance between rows. Seeds are drilled in parallel line, distribution of seeds is regulated by realizing seeds in to the bowl by the hand for covering the seeds light pl |
| Dibbling | Putting the seed or few seeds in a hole or pocket made at predetermine spacing and depth with a dibbler or very often by hand. This method is suitable for wide space crops requiring a specific geometric area for their canopy development or cultural practi |
| Planting | Placing of plant part (vegetative propagation) in soil called planting. The vegetative propagation are planted directly on the filed should be good in health, vigour, age, stage of growth and desirable number of readily sprouting buds. |
| Transplanting | Transplanting is the removal of an actively growing plant from one place and planting it at another place for further growth and production. In this method seed are not directly sown in the main field but seeds are sown first in nursery with proper care. |
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Anil Macwan
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