Fungicide and insecticide seed treatment to protect against loose smut, termites and seedling diseases.
How to do seed treatment for wheat before sowing?
SSandeep Kumar1yr ago · 343 views
3 Answers
🌾Farmer.in Krishi TeamExpert ✓1yr ago
Treat wheat seed before sowing to protect against seed-borne and soil-borne pests. For loose smut and seedling diseases, treat seed with carboxin plus thiram or tebuconazole at the recommended dose per kg of seed. In termite-prone fields, treat seed with chlorpyriphos or fipronil-based insecticide as per label. If you are sowing after rice and want a Trichoderma-based bio option, you can use Trichoderma viride for soil-borne disease suppression, but keep chemical and bio treatments separate. Treat fungicide first, dry in shade, then apply insecticide. Always sow treated seed the same day and never use treated seed for food or feed.
AAnil Chaudhary1yr ago
A simple way to coat seed evenly is to mix it with the measured fungicide in a clean drum or on a tarpaulin, rolling it until every grain is covered. Always wear gloves and a mask while doing it. Dry in shade, not direct sun.
MMahipal Yadav11mo ago
One caution: do not mix Trichoderma and chemical fungicide together, as the chemical can kill the bio agent. If you use Trichoderma, treat seed with it separately and avoid the chemical fungicide on that lot. Confirm compatibility on the label or with your KVK.