The document describes the steps to prepare a nursery bed for raising tobacco seedlings. It involves selecting a well-drained site with sunlight and water access. The land is finely tilled and fertilized before seeds are surface sown and mixed into the soil. Seedlings are thinned, weeded, and protected from diseases and pests with shading and spraying. Maintaining proper moisture and plant density is important for producing healthy, uniform seedlings for transplanting.