Question 24 of 33intermediate🔧 ApplyShort Answer2 marks
What steps have you taken to provide optimal conditions for the growth of seedlings?
Correct Answer
For seedling trays: cocopeat is soaked in water (1 kg absorbs 5-8 litres); trays are filled with soaked cocopeat; 1-2 seeds are sown per hole; trays are covered with tarpaulin sheet or gunny bags for 2-3 days; after germination, trays are placed in shade-net nursery. Cocopeat provides better moisture management and helps avoid disease spread.
Exercise: Activity 5: Raising plants in the nursery (Method 2) | Q: 2 | (Page Page 19)
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Explanation
The chapter explains that cocopeat is used as growing media in seedling trays. Growing media has advantages over soil in better management of moisture around roots, avoiding disease spread, and providing nutrients for growth.