Shellfish Breeding and Hatchery Management (2+1)

20.1.1 Prerequisites for seed packing

Seed packing is essentially done in the hatcheries as the seeds are to be transferred from the hatcheries to the ponds. In order to minimise the loss during such transfer seeds are packed with more care to withstand the transportation.

The following factors are to be considered before going for seed packing:

1. Type of seeds to be packed
2. Size of the seeds
3. Distance to be travelled
4. Duration of travel
5. Time of packing
6. External temperature
7. Salinity and other water quality parameters in the hatchery and also in the farm
8. Special requirements for the seeds like feeds and chemicals
9. Handling methods
10. Nature of the seeds.

After ascertaing the above, the right method of packing will be decided.