Dry Seeding

How do we perform dry seeding?

• Ungerminated (dry) seeds are used as planting material.
• Field is usually devoid of water.
• Seeds are sawn on to dry soil (Also known as “Kekulan” or “Manawari” method).
• Sowing is done either in rows or in a random manner.
• Required seed rates varie with
  • severity of the environmental conditions.
  • potential physical damages to the seeds.
• Seed rates could also be adjusted to control weed infestation levels (from 150 kg/ha to 300 kg/ha).