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1. If you plant a seed too deep, it will not get enough sunlight to germinate.
If you plant a seed to shallow, it won't have enough soil cover to support the germinating top growth.
The rule of thumb on planting seed is plant three times the depth of the size of the seed. If you have seeds that are very tiny, just the barest covering of soil is enough. For larger seeds, the depth varies with the size of the seed.
2. It is necessary to sow seeds at an appropriate depth because it ensures the proper and timely germination of the seed. The seed sown at more depth will not be able to germinate on time and the leafs will not appear on the surface on time. This is because it has to cross the layer of soil to come or appear on the surface.
Similarly the seeds are not sown superficially on the ground because they can be eaten by the birds or can be easily carried away by wind.
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What does it mean to till the soil?
= Till the soil meaning: = = =1. To cultivate land.2. To prepare; to get.3. To plow and prepare for seed, and to sow, dress, raise crops from, etc., to cultivate; as, to till the earth, a field, a farm.
How does weather contribute?
Let's say you there is a tsunami. How would the weather contribute to the effect? Well, the troposphere is where Earths weather happens. Right? When something happens in the atmosphere there can be earth quakes, and other weather conditions. The wind can cause, as well as rain and sow.
What do mine operators do to fix land that has been strip mined?
To strip mine, the mining operation requires the removal of the overburden. That's all the stuff on top of the material that the mining company wants to extract. With the overburden removed, and the material removed, overburden is replaced and suitable surface cover is re-established. Some thought and planning are included in coutouring the surface to "match" the area around it. The mining company might plant trees, shrubs or just sow grasses on the land, according to the nature of the surrounding vegetation, and also their agreement with the regulators who will inspect the finished operation.
What are methods of soil sterilization?
Historically, a common method described in literature was "to sow salt." In practice this does not actually work, as salt is soluable and easily carried away by rain. Soil is partially sterlized through the use of herbicides, such as Agent Orange or Round Up. Covering patches of soil with black plastic is another method of sterilization that does not require adding chemicals. Herbicides are often sprayed along road ways and side walks to prevent the roots of trees and brush from cracking the concrete or pavement. Of course, covering land with asphalt is another effective "sterilization" technique. Finally, if one can afford the energy, running soil through an autoclave will sterilize it. This might be done for certain biology experiments in university laboratories. Soil is not typically autoclaved for regular agricultural use.
Why do farmers put rock salt on corn fields?
I'm unaware of any US farmers applying rock salt to a field. However, you may have seen the application of lime, a white- or gray-colored material rich in calcium and other micronutrients to the field. Plants need calcium as a secondary nutrient.The main reason for lime application, though, is simply to raise the pH (measure of acidity / alkalinity) of the field. Most crops prefer to grow in relatively neutral pH soils, but many soils in the eastern half of the US tend to be rather acid. Lime will economically counteract the acidity of the soil, making a more "crop-friendly" soil.Answer:It is unlikely that any farmer would sow his fields with salt as this kills all vegetation and destroys the soil structure. As an act of vandalism he might salt his enemy's field. Salting the earth, or sowing with salt originated as a practice in the ancient Near East and became a well-established folkloric motif in the Middle Ages. It means sterilizing the soil so no crops can ever be grown there again.
Why is it necessary to sow the seeds deep inside the soil?
because it can take minerals from the soil
When was Seeds We Sow created?
Seeds We Sow was created on 2011-09-06.
To sow something is to?
"Sow" means to plant seeds
Is it safe now to sow seeds direct in the garden?
no you should not sow seeds until the last of April
How do you sow?
To sow (long O) is to plant seeds. A sow (short O) is a female pig.
Which is sow a homophone or homograph?
"Sow" is a homograph because it can have two different meanings and pronunciations: as a verb meaning to plant seeds, pronounced like "soh"; and as a noun referring to a female pig, pronounced like "sow."
What is the term used for the scattering of seeds?
The scattering of seeds is to sow.
Is sow a verb adjective or noun?
The word "sow" can be both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to plant seeds. As a noun, it refers to a female pig.
To plant or scatter seeds?
sow
Can you give me a sentence with the word sow?
2 sentences: The sow let her piglets drink her milk. The farmer went out to sow his seeds.
What does it mean to sow seeds on a hill?
Sowing seeds on a hill means planting seeds on a slope or elevated ground. It can help with drainage and prevent waterlogging of the seeds. However, it may also lead to erosion if not managed properly.
What month do you sow pepper seeds?
NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.
