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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 856

Q856

Optimum seed rate for marigold is (kg/ha)

A.
1.5
Answer
B.
2.0
C.
0.5
D.
3.0

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The optimum seed rate for marigolds is 1.5 (kg/ha).
Seed rate is the quantity of seed of a crop that is required to sow a unit area of land for optimum crop production.
Marigolds germinate quickly, sprouting within a few days and blooming in about 8 weeks, making them easy to grow from seed.