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reseed

[riːˈsiːd ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Verb}

To plant or sow seeds again in an area where they have already been planted.

plant again, resow, sow afresh.

Word	Description / Examples
reseed	Typically used in gardening or agriculture when planting seeds again in a specific area where the initial seeds did not thrive. After the harsh winter, we need to reseed the lawn to fill in the bare patches. The farmer decided to reseed the field after the first crop failed.
resow	Used primarily in agriculture and gardening, especially when dealing with the same type of seeds that were initially planted. We need to resow the carrots because the first batch didn't germinate properly. The gardeners had to resow the entire row of lettuce due to unexpected frost.
plant again	A more casual way to say that seeds, plants, or flowers are being put into the ground for a second time, usually in a non-agricultural context. After pulling out the weeds, we will plant flowers again in the garden. She plans to plant the vegetables again after discovering the soil was too poor the first time.
sow afresh	Often used in a more poetic or literary context to describe starting anew by planting seeds again, carries a sense of new beginning or refreshment. After the flood destroyed the crops, they had no choice but to sow afresh. She decided to sow afresh, hoping for a better harvest this time.

The farmer decided to reseed the field after the heavy rains washed away the first seeds.
It is important to reseed the lawn in the early spring to ensure healthy grass growth.

The prefix 're-' means 'again', which indicates a repeated action.
The word 'seed' comes from Old English 'sǣd', which refers to the part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.
The combination of both parts emphasizes the act of starting anew in gardening or agriculture.

Reseeding is a common practice in farming to rejuvenate crops and maintain soil health.
Certain grasses, like Kentucky bluegrass, often require reseeding in the fall to thrive.
Farmers may reseed to combat issues like soil erosion or to improve the biodiversity of their land.

Reseeding can help restore ecosystems that have been damaged by natural disasters or human activity.
Many conservation efforts include reseeding native plants to support local wildlife and promote biodiversity.
In some cases, reseeding can assist in preventing desertification by stabilizing soil.

In home gardening, reseeding can be done to fill in bare patches in lawns or flower beds.
Certain flowering plants, like wildflowers, benefit from reseeding as they return year after year.
Techniques such as overseeding involve spreading seeds over existing crops to enhance growth without disturbing the soil.

The term 'reseeding' is also used in tournaments where teams are re-ranked based on their performance to maintain fairness.
In many bracket-style competitions, reseeding can provide a more balanced playing field as teams advance.
This practice helps ensure that higher-performing teams are not matched against each other too early in a tournament.

Translations of the word "reseed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 replantar

🇮🇳 पुनः बीज डालना

🇩🇪 neu säen

🇮🇩 menyemai kembali

🇺🇦 пересівати

🇵🇱 ponownie zasiać

🇯🇵 再播種する (さいはしゅする)

🇫🇷 ressemer

🇪🇸 resembrare

🇹🇷 yeniden tohum ekmek

🇰🇷 다시 씨 뿌리다

🇸🇦 إعادة زرع

🇨🇿 znovu zasít

🇸🇰 znovu zasiať

🇨🇳 重新播种 (chóng xīn bō zhǒng)

🇸🇮 ponovno sejati

🇮🇸 endursá

🇰🇿 қайтадан егу

🇬🇪 ხელახლა დათესვა

🇦🇿 yenidən əkmək

🇲🇽 resembrear