Importance

Seasoning of seedling

Special attention for young seedling

Important:

1.The young seedling require special attention during the first few weeks after germination . It is easier and economical to look after the young and tender seedlings growing in nursery bed in a small area than in the large permanent site.

2.Majority of fruit crops is propagated by vegetative means . The propagules require special skill and aftercare before transferring them in the main field. In a controlled conditions in nursery , all these can be provided successfully by skilled labor.

3.Cuttings are best-root in mist chamber, which is an integrated part of a nursery.

4.direct sowing method is not so successful when compared with transplanting of seedling raised in nursery. 5.Nursery hardened plants are preferred for casualty replaced in orchard.

6.Besides these, raising of seedling or sapling in nursery provides more for per-planting preparations.