Question

What are the steps that should be taken just before sowing? How can it be implemented? [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Naming of steps: 1.5 Marks
Implementation: 1.5 Marks

Before sowing, the first step is to choose good quality seeds that are clean, healthy and of a very good variety. Also, certain seeds require pretreatment prior to the sowing process. This treatment consists of seed scarification, stratification, seed soaking or seed cleaning with cold (or medium hot) water. In addition, care should be taken to chose disease-free soil to facilitate seed germination. Farmers prefer to use seeds which give a high yield.