Question

The method of sowing seeds of tomato is:
A. Drill
B. Broadcasting
C. Transplantation
D. None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: There are many methods of sowing seeds. Tomato is a common and nutritious fruit/vegetable. The seeds of tomatoes are grown into seedlings first, and then those are transferred to the crop-field.

Complete answer:Tomato is a crop that prefers warm seasons. It requires low-medium rainfall. Tomato seeds can be sown in June-July to get an autumn-winter crop. For the spring-summer crop, seeds should be sown in November. Bright sunshine helps to develop dark red tomatoes. Tomato seeds are sown in order to raise seedlings for transplanting in the field. After some days, the seeds grow into seedlings, and then they are transferred to the field. It is a common method of sowing in some plants e.g. tomato, eggplant, peppers, fruit trees, African palm, coconut, and some other ornamental crops. Before sowing, tomato seeds are treated with the fungal culture of Trichoderma viride to avoid damage or damp. Sowing is usually done in lines keeping a 10-15 cm distance in between. Seeds are sown at a 2-3 cm depth and then covered with a thin layer of soil. Then they are watered lightly.
So, the correct answer is C, i.e., Transplantation

Note: Transplantation is an indirect method of sowing. In this, a seed is grown in a nursery bed. This method of sowing seeds is convenient for extending the growing season of crops. It protects young plants from pests and diseases. Besides, germination problems seen in the method of direct sowing can be avoided in this.