A seeding apparatus for applying seeds to a growth medium comprising a seed storage container； a supply duct； a singulation device and a transfer member. The transfer member can comprise an intermediate substrate onto which singulated seeds are applied, at least a part of which is applied with the seed to growth medium, wherein the intermediate substrate comprises a tube containing at least one particle with a detachable portion, and an insertion device for inserting the intermediate substrate into the growth medium and for withdrawing only the tube such that the detachable portion and the at least one particle remain in the growth medium. Further seeding apparatus include sensing devices arranged to obtain information on growth medium at a location related to a width of a canopy and/or root zone of an individual plant so seeding of each plant is associated with information obtained in respect of the individual plant.
