Advantages and Disadvantages of Transplanting and Direct Seeding Methods in Paddy Cultivation ( Rice )
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S.No | Transplanting Method | Direct Seeding Method |
1 | Labour cost is high | Labour Cost is low |
2 | Seeds are not exposed | Seeds are exposed to birds, rats and snails |
3 | Plant population is assured with firm root anchorage | Plant population is not assured with less root anchorage |
4 | Seed requirement is less / hectare | Seed requirement is more / hectare |
5 | Plants tend to grow slowly because of recovery time after transplanting | Crop matures 7-10 days earlier than the transplanted paddy |
6 | Weed competition is less | Greater crop-weed competition because both grow in similar age |
7 | Nursery preparation and pulling of seedlings required | Not required |
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