Planting from vegetative material - cgiar

Good seedbed preparation gives better
establishment (Pakchong, Thailand).[WS]
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Take Note
Planting from seed:
3. use good field management
There are some simple methods farmers can use to ensure
good establishment from seed:
Sow in a fine, firm seedbed
Most forage seeds are small. In poorly-prepared soil, the
small seeds can easily be buried too deep in the soil for the
seedlings to emerge. Seeds also need good contact with
the soil to be able to absorb moisture and this can only
happen in a fine, firm seedbed. You can improve emergence
by lightly compacting the soil after sowing (for example by
walking on top of the rows).
Sow seed just under the surface of the soil
If small forage seeds are sown on the soil surface they are
easily washed away by heavy rain, stolen by ants or killed
by hot, dry conditions. If sown too deep, the small
seedlings cannot emerge from the soil.
Most forage seeds are small. They should be sown no
more than 1–2 cm below the surface, otherwise the
small seedlings cannot emerge.