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The technology establishes seedlings in a layer of soil mix, arranged on a firm surface. It uses less land and requires fewer seeds and inputs, such as fertilizer and water, reducing nursery costs by up to 50%. After 12-15 days, the seedlings reach the four-leaf stage which favors quick establishment in the field and rapid growth and are ready for transplanting. This is faster than the 15-21 days required for traditional wet-bed nurseries.