Question

Describe in detail how soil is prepared before sowing seeds.

Answer 1

The first and foremost step in the crop production is soil preparation. Soil preparation mainly involves ploughing and levelling. Ploughing, also called as tilling, is a method which involves turning and loosening the soil with the help of a plough. Ploughing helps the roots of the crops to penetrate deep in the soil and breathe properly. The loosened soil enhances the growth of earthworms which adds humus to the soil. The turning of the soil brings up minerals and nutrient rich soil which enhances crop production. In the next step, the field is levelled by breaking the soil crumbs using iron planks. This method is called levelling. After levelling, the soil is watered which is followed by sowing.