The research was conducted in the form of a split plot experimental design with nine treatments and six replications. Main plots were tillage methods including: (1) conventional tillage method (CT); (2) reduced tillage (RT); and (3) zero tillage or direct drilling (ZT). Soil depth ranges of 0–0.10, 0.10–0.20, and 0.20–0.30 m were considered as sub plots.