Sowing

Not to be confused with Sewing.
For other terms relating to the word 'sow', see sow (disambiguation).
Simon Bening, Labors of the Months: September, from a Flemish Book of hours (Bruges)
Men sowing seed by hand in the 1940s
Manual sowing machine

Sowing is the process of planting seeds. An area that has had seeds planted in it will be described as a sowed or sown area. When sowing it is important to:

  • Use quality seeds
  • Maintain proper distance between seeds
  • Plant at correct depth
  • Ensure the soil is clean , healthy , and free of pathogens (disease causing microorganisms)