During transplanting seedlings may be dipped in 2% ZnSO4 or ZnO for 30 min and then transplanted.

Dry ploughed field with fine tilth is required.

Nursery area with sand and loamy soil status is more suitable for this type of nursery.

Area 20cents.

Plots of 1 to 1.5 m width of beds and channels may be formed. Length may be according to the slope and soil. Raised beds are more ideal if the soil is clayey in nature.

Seed rate and seed treatment as that of wet nursery.

Sowing may be dry seeding. Seeds may be covered with sand and finely powdered well decomposed farm yard manure.

Irrigation may be done to wet the soil to saturation.

Optimum age for transplanting – 4th leaf stage

This type of nursery is handy in times of delayed receipt of canal water.