Advantages of row planting
• Field operations can be mechanized;
• Easy to establish plant population;
• Low seed rate than broadcasting;
• cultural practices/accept speci?c practices;
• Ensures proper spacing
• Ensures uniform germination of seeds.
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Machines can be used easily between the rows.
It is easy to establish the correct plant population.
Lower seed rate is used than if broadcasting is adopted.
It is easy to carry out cultural practices such as weeding, spraying and harvesting.
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