how broadcasting is related to sowing?Explain.
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Begin by preparing the seed bed. The bed should be turned and raked to a fine tilth, just as in most seed gardening. Usually, all but the final raking should be done in the fall before planting so that winter and spring thaws and melts will loosen the soil naturally. Rake in even lines to create miniature furrows from the rake’s splines.
Scatter seeds thinly and evenly over the area, aiming them into the furrows created by the rake. Very fine seeds, such as lettuce, may be mixed with a like amount of sand to keep them from sticking together and make for a more even spread.
Rake the seeds into the furrows by raking at right angles to the original furrow lines created. Traditionally, the furrows are created in a north-south direction and the rake-in is done east-west, following the sun. When done, you should be left with a checkerboard pattern on the soil. Some seeds will not have been covered. These are sacrificial and part of the broadcast sowing process, so don’t attempt to individually press them in.
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Finally, using a fine rose on a watering can or mist sprayer, water lightly so the ground is wet, but not soaked. Water lightly and regularly (every other day usually) until sprouts appear.
To create furrows or rows after broadcasting, wait until strong sprouts have appeared, and thinning (if any) has been done – thinning should be done to create natural rows if rows are your goal. Use a plow or hoe to create furrows. This will potentially displace or kill some plants, but will create the traditional rows most associated with gardening.
Answer:
Broadcasting is a method of sowing seeds.
In broad casting, the seeds are taken and thrown by the farmer in the field as he walks in the field.
It is an easy method of sowing seeds. This method is mostly followed in Paddy field.
The disadvantage is that the plants while growing doesn't have definite space between them. So, inter cultural practices cannot be done in the field.