1. What are the characteristics of a good seeds?

2. What are the different methods of seed testing?

3. Why does knowing of a good seed is important?

4. Why we should do the seed testing before

planting?
Module 2

ESTABLISH
NURSERY
Preparing the growing media
 The best soil for nursery purposes is a Friable Loam soil.
 For Loam Soil
- 1 part loam soil
- 1 part manure or decomposed manure
- 1 part decomposed rice hull
 For Clay Soil
- 1 part clay soil
- 2 parts compost or manure
- 1 part decomposed rice hull/sieved sand
Preparing the Seed Beds/Seed Boxes and
Sowing of Seeds
 Large-scale planting – outdoor seedbeds
 Seedlings may be raised economically
 Seedbed is carefully prepared
 Improved by adding growing media
 Seedbed – 1x10 sq.m. with 5-10 cm height
 METHODS OF SOIL STERILIZATION

1. Burning organic materials on the soil

2. Pouring boiling water into the soil
3. Solarization
4. Bio-fumigation
5. Chemical treatment
1. Burning Organic Materials On The Soil
 Common method of soil sterilization
 High temperature kills micro-organisms
including pathogens and insect pests

2. Pouring boiling water into the soil

 Solarization
 Uses sun to heat the soil
 Control soil-borne diseases, weed seeds
and some nematodes
 Use clear polyethylene or plastic sheets
 Done for 4 weeks
 Bio Fumigation
 The use of certain crops (Brassica family)
that release several substances that were
able to suppress soil-borne pest.
 ex. Mustards, Cauliflower, broccoli,
arugula
 Chemical Treatment
 Use of chemicals such as Formaldehyde.
 Not environmental friendly
 Harzardous
SOWING
SEEDS
- Most important
operation in crop
production

-Needs optimum
condition for
germination
SOWING
SEEDS
- Most important
operation in crop
production

-Needs optimum
condition for
germination
 Steps in Sowing Seeds in Seed
Boxes and Seed Beds
 Moisten the soil media
 Cover the seeds
 Pressing down of the whole surface
for compact surface
 Watering the seedbeds/ seedboxes
 Answer Key
1. B 6. B
2. B 7. B
3. A 8. A
4. A 9. A
5. B 10. C