Question

farmers often irrigate the crop field before sowing the seeds ?it is important
to do so

Answer 1

Answer:

It maintains moisture in the soil due to which seeds can germinate. It is essential for the growth of the roots of the crop plants as roots of the plants do not grow well in dry soil. It is necessary for the absorption of mineral nutrients by the plants from the soil.

The following precautions should be taken while sowing seeds: (i) Seeds should be grown at proper depth. (ii) They should be sown at a proper distance apart from each other. (iii) Seed used for sowing should be clean, healthy and free from any disease or infection.