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    Sowing is the process of placing seeds in soil to germinate and grow into plants. The main methods of seed sowing discussed are broadcasting, dibbling, and drilling. Broadcasting involves spreading seeds on top of the soil manually or mechanically, and is cheap but results in uneven distribution. Dibbling places seeds in holes at predetermined depths, using less seed but taking more time. Drilling drops seeds in holes that are covered, allowing fertilizer application, but is also time-consuming.

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    Sowing is the process of placing seeds in soil to germinate and grow into plants. The main methods of seed sowing discussed are broadcasting, dibbling, and drilling. Broadcasting involves spreading seeds on top of the soil manually or mechanically, and is cheap but results in uneven distribution. Dibbling places seeds in holes at predetermined depths, using less seed but taking more time. Drilling drops seeds in holes that are covered, allowing fertilizer application, but is also time-consuming.

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    Sowing is the process of placing seeds in soil to germinate and grow into plants. The main methods of seed sowing discussed are broadcasting, dibbling, and drilling. Broadcasting involves spreading seeds on top of the soil manually or mechanically, and is cheap but results in uneven distribution. Dibbling places seeds in holes at predetermined depths, using less seed but taking more time. Drilling drops seeds in holes that are covered, allowing fertilizer application, but is also time-consuming.

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    Seed Sowing and Methods of Seed Sowing

    Sowing (or seed sowing) is defined as the process of placing the seed in soil to
    germinate and grow into plant. 
    In comparison, planting is the putting the plant propagules in soil for growing plants.
    Propagules can be seedlings, roots, tubers, leaves, or cuttings. 
    And transplanting is term used for the planting the seedling grown into nursery to
    different field, pot or plot for different purposes.

    Seed Broadcasting by Farmer


    Methods of Sowing
    Seeds may be sown directly or transplanted. For transplanting, the seeds are sown in
    nursery and the nursery is later transplanted to field. The methods of sowing are
    enlisted and detailed as under;
    a) Broadcasting
    b) Dibbling
    c) Drilling
    d) Sowing behind the country plough
    e) Planting
    f) Transplanting
    1. BROADCASTING
    Broadcasting is one of the oldest and most common methods of seed sowing, where
    the seeds are just spread on the soil; the seeds may or may not be covered with soil.
    Broadcasting may be done manually, or through mechanical spreader or aeroplane.

    Manual Broadcasting
    Advantages
    à This method is cheap.
    à It takes less time.
    à Only suitable for small seeded and
    crops where plant to plant distance is
    small or does not matter.
    Disadvantages of broadcasting
    1. A seed distribution is uneven.
    2. A seed may or may not be covered by soil.
    3. A seed density and depth are uneven.
    4. A non-uniform seed germination.
    5. A seedling vigor and hence crop stand is affected from uneven distribution.
    2. DIBBLING

    Dibbling is the placing of seeds in holes or pits at equal predetermined distances and
    depths. This is done by dibble, planter or manually.
    Advantages
    à Less seed is required.
    à Rapid and uniform germination.
    à Good seedling vigor.
    Disadvantages
    à Time consuming.
    à More labor and/or cost is high.
    3. DRILLING
    It is the practice of dropping of seeds in holes, the seeds are then covered and
    compacted. Drilling is done with seed drill or seed-cum-fertilizer drill. Seeds can be
    drilled continuously in a row or drilling can be done at set distances. Rows can be set
    according to requirements.

    Zero tillage Seed Drill


    Advantages
    à Less seed is required.
    à Rapid germination and uniform plant population per unit area.
    à Manures, fertilizers and amendments can applied with seeds during drilling.
    Disadvantages
    à Time consuming
    à More labor and/or cost is high
    1. BROADCASTING
    Broadcasting is one of the oldest and most common methods of seed sowing, where
    the seeds are just spread on the soil; the seeds may or may not be covered with soil.
    Broadcasting may be done manually, or through mechanical spreader or aeroplane.
    Manual Broadcasting
    Advantages
    à This method is cheap.
    à It takes less time.
    à Only suitable for small seeded and crops where plant to plant distance is small or
    does not matter.
    Disadvantages of broadcasting
    A seed distribution is uneven.
    A seed may or may not be covered by soil.
    A seed density and depth are uneven.
    A non-uniform seed germination.
    A seedling vigor and hence crop stand is affected from uneven distribution.
    2. DIBBLING

    Dibbling is the placing of seeds in holes or


    pits at equal predetermined distances and depths. This is done by dibble, planter or
    manually.
    Advantages
    à Less seed is required.
    à Rapid and uniform germination.
    à Good seedling vigor.
    Disadvantages
    à Time consuming.
    à More labor and/or cost is high.
    3. DRILLING
    It is the practice of dropping of seeds in holes, the seeds are then covered and
    compacted. Drilling is done with seed drill or seed-cum-fertilizer drill. Seeds can be
    drilled continuously in a row or drilling can be done at set distances. Rows can be set
    according to requirements.

    Zero tillage Seed Drill


    Advantages
    à Less seed is required.
    à Rapid germination and uniform plant population per unit area.
    à Manures, fertilizers and amendments can applied with seeds during drilling.
    Disadvantages
    à Time consuming
    à More labor and/or cost is high

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