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How Many Seeds to Sow Per Spot? – A Guide for Farmers

Dear Farmers,

A common yet very important question during sowing is –
"How many seeds should be placed at one spot?"

If the number of seeds isn't right, it can hamper plant growth, reduce branching, and ultimately impact your yield.

Below is expert advice on the ideal number of seeds per spot for major crops like soybean, pigeon pea (tur), and cotton.

1. Soybean Sowing – How Many Seeds Per Spot?

• Row-to-row spacing: 1.5 to 2.5 feet (depending on land and equipment)

• Seeds per spot:

  • Under normal spacing: 3 seeds

  • If spacing is more (like 2.5 feet): 4 seeds can be used

• Tip:

  • Too many plants in one spot reduce branching

  • Ideally, only 1–2 plants fully develop and contribute to yield, so plan accordingly

2. Pigeon Pea (Tur) Sowing – Based on Planting Method

• Pit (Paati) method:

  • 4–6 seeds per spot

• Raised bed (Uthav) method:

  • 2–3 seeds per spot are sufficient

3. Cotton Sowing – Seed Quantity and Germination Management

• Since cotton seeds are expensive, usually 1 seed per spot is recommended

• If germination is uncertain:

  • Some spots may remain empty

  • In that case, quickly refill the gaps after germination

  • If immediate refilling isn’t possible, sow 2 seeds per spot as a precaution

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Final Advice

Seed count is not just a number – it's the foundation of your yield.
If you ensure correct spacing, high-quality seeds, and timely gap-filling, your productivity will surely increase.

Farm with science, learn from experience, and sow smartly!