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    The document discusses different methods of sowing seeds including broadcasting, dibbling, drilling, sowing behind the country plough, planting, and transplanting. It provides details on each method such as how they are done and their advantages and disadvantages.

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    Seed sowing is a process of placing the seed in the soil to germinate and grow into a plant.

    Proper
    precautions must be taken while sowing the seeds like appropriate depth, and proper distance. Besides
    this soil should be clean, healthy & free from disease.

    Different methods of sowing seeds

    Seeds may be sown directly or they can be transplanted. For transplanting method, the seeds are sown
    in nursery and then the nursery is transplanted to field. The different methods of sowing are given
    below;

    Broadcasting

    Dibbling

    Drilling

    Sowing behind the country plough

    Planting

    Transplanting

    1. Broadcasting

    Broadcasting is the most common and oldest method of seed sowing. Here the seeds are just spread on
    the soil. Then seeds may or may not be covered with soil. Broadcasting may be done manually with
    hands or through a mechanical spreader.

    Advantages of Manual Broadcasting:-

    The manual method is cheap.


    It takes less time than other methods.

    This method is suitable only for small seeded crops where plant-to-plant distance is small or does not
    matter.

    Disadvantages of Broadcasting

    In this method the Seed distribution is uneven.

    Some of the Seeds are not covered by soil.

    The density and depth of seeds are uneven.

    The germination of the seed is Non-uniform.

    Crop stand is affected by uneven distribution.

    2. Dibbling

    Planting procedure with dibbling. Dibbling is the process in which we place seeds in holes or pits at equal
    predetermined distances and depths. This procedure is done by dibble, planter, or manually.

    Advantages of Dibbling:-

    Less seeds are required.

    Germination is rapid and uniform.


    Seedling vigor is good.

    Disadvantages of Dibbling :-

    It is time-consuming.

    More labor is required

    This method is costly.

    3. Drilling

    In this method, the seed is dropped into holes, and the seeds are then covered and compacted by soil.
    Drilling is done with the help of seed drill or seed-cum-fertilizer drill. Seeds are drilled continuously in a
    row or drilling can be done at a distance that is set and rows can be made accordingly.

    Advantages of Drilling

    The quantity of seed required is less.

    During drilling Manures, fertilizers and amendments can applied with seeds.

    Related Links

    Government offering Grants for Irrigation and Sowing

    Disadvantages of Drilling

    More time consuming.


    More labor required.

    Cost is high.

    4. Sowing Behind Country Plough

    In this process, the seeds are placed into the furrows ploughed in the field either continuously or at
    specific distance manually by a man working behind plough. The depth of sowing depends on the depth
    of plough.

    5. Planting

    Planting is the placing of seeds or propagules firmly in the soil for germination and growth.

    6. Transplanting

    Transplanting is the method in which planting of seedlings in main field after pulling out from the
    nursery.

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