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2. Tillage - Wikipedia

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   Loosens and aerates the top layer of soil or horizon A, which facilitates planting the crop. [18] Helps mix harvest residue, organic matter (humus), and nutrients evenly into the soil. [18] Mechanically destroys weeds. [18] Dries the soil before seeding (in wetter climates, tillage aids in keeping the soil drier). [18]

3. Yes, You Can Sow Seeds Outdoors in Winter—Here's How - AOL

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   Before the ground freezes, prepare you planting spot by pulling weeds and removing large stones. If you’d like to give your plants a boost, add 1 to 2 inches of compost over the soil and work ...

4. Sowing - Wikipedia

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   A seed rate of about 100 kg of seed per hectare (2 bushels per acre) is typical, though rates vary considerably depending on crop species, soil conditions, and farmer's preference. Excessive rates can cause the crop to lodge, while too thin a rate will result in poor utilisation of the land, competition with weeds and a reduction in the yield .

5. Harrow (tool) - Wikipedia

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   The purpose of harrowing is to break up clods and to provide a soil structure, called tilth, that is suitable for planting seeds. Coarser harrowing may also be used to remove weeds and to cover seed after sowing. Harrows differ from ploughs, which cut the upper 12 to 25 centimetre (5 to 10 in) layer of soil, and leave furrows, parallel trenches.

6. Agricultural cycle - Wikipedia

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   These activities include loosening the soil, seeding, special watering, moving plants when they grow bigger, and harvesting, among others. Without these activities, a crop cannot be grown. The main steps for agricultural practices include preparation of soil, sowing, adding manure and fertilizers, irrigation, harvesting and storage.

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   If your own lawn and garden is in need of some spring cleaning, now's the time to stock up on spring gardening essentials like grass and wildflower seeds, new gardening tools and a pair of ...