Effect of seeding depth on the emergence of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) seedlings

Authors

  • M.A.A. Tillmann UFPEL; FAEM; Departamento de Fitotecnia
  • Z. Piana Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária e Difusão de Tecnologia de Santa Catarina S.A.
  • C. Cavariani UNESP; FCA; Departamento de Ciência do Solo
  • K. Minami USP; ESALQ; Departamento de Horticultura

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-90161994000200010

Keywords:

tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., seeds, depth, emergence

Abstract

The effect of seeding depth on the emergence of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) seedlings variety Tropic was tested for 0.5; 1.5; 2.5; 3.5; 4.5, and 5.5 cm depth of seeding in soil and sand medium, at a 3:1 ratio with a constant water content around 70% of field capacity. The experimental design was totally randomized with four replications of 50 seeds per treatment, quantifying the depth effects by determining the emergence time and percentage of the final stand. The results showed that the 1.5 cm seeding depth provided an emergence time and a final stand significantly higher than the others, thus being considered as ideal for tomato seeding.

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Published

1994-08-01

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 2 (1994)

Section

Agronomy

License

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How to Cite

Effect of seeding depth on the emergence of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) seedlings . (1994). Scientia Agricola, 51(2), 260-263. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-90161994000200010