Describe the practices that a farmer should carry out to ensure uniform germination of seeds

Describe the practices that a farmer should carry out to ensure uniform germination of seeds.

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i) Selecting seeds of the same size, age, variety

ii) Seeds should be free from diseases and pests

iii) Planting the seeds at the same time.

iv) Preparing the whole field to the required uniform tilth

v) Planting at the right moisture content of the soil or irrigating uniformly

vi) Treating the seeds against soil borne pests and diseases

vii) Breaking seed dormancy before planting

viii) Planting at the correct depth

john3 answered the question on January 14, 2018 at 04:19

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