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See the table for details of when to sow. When sowing leave about 80mm unsown along each edge of seed bed. Sow seed by:

1. Dibbling sow seed in separate holes (30-50mm apart depending on size of seed) made using a stick.
2. Drill Sowing draw drills 100mm apart (use back of rake), 4mm depth for small seeds, more for large seeds, sow seed evenly and cover with soil. (see below).
3. Broadcasting sprinkle seed evenly over seed bed (use a perforated tin to disperse seed). Cover with soil or grit (see below).

After sowing consolidate the bed as above. Small broadleaved seeds and all conifer seeds are covered with coarse sand or fine grit to a depth of 1¹/₂ times the seed length. Larger hardwood seeds are covered with soil to a depth of 25-40mm.

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