http://ejournal.forda-mof.org/ejournal-litbang/index.php/JPHKA/article/view/1069

Abstract

Direct seeding (direct planting of seed in the field) is an alternative method for reforestation in tropical area. The objectives of this study were to understand the effect of direct seeding and weeds on growth of merbau (Intsia bijuga OK.). This study was done in Cikabayan experimental farm of Agriculture Faculty, Bogor Institute of Agriculture from November 2008 untill Februari 2009. The result showed that direct seeding with buried method produced significant effect on early growth. Compared with the mulch covering method, the buried method increases height (28,44 cm), germination percentage (95%), germination rate (12,21 day), seed survival (89,67%) and nutrient uptake (N & P). The mulch covering method without weeding resulted in law dry weight (0,8 g)

Application of kaliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus Meissn.) myco-seedcake to support energy forest establishment

“…Planting techniques generally consist of indirect seeding and direct seeding. Direct seeding is suitable for application because it reduces forest development costs by eliminating the costs of producing seeds in the nursery [5]. Direct seeding is a technique of planting or sowing seeds in the field without the nursery stage.…”