Dry bed method and bed method :
The major difference between these methods are methods of seed bed preparation and seed treatment (incubation). Both the method have both advantage and disadvantage comparitevely.
Operations |
Dry bed method |
Wet bed method |
Conditions |
Practiced in area where there is deficiency of irrigation water. |
Practiced in area where irrigation water is available easily and soil are wet. |
Tillage |
2-8 times ploughing and planking |
2-3 times ploughing an planking followed by puddling. |
Seed incubation |
Seed incubation is not necessary |
Seed incubation is preferred were seed are soaked in water and left for sprouting. |
Seed type |
Dry seed are used for seedling |
Sprouted seed are used for seedling. |