Reseeded: meaning, definitions and examples

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reseeded

 

[ riːˈsiːdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

agriculture, gardening

To reseed means to sow seeds again in an area where they have been previously planted. This process is often employed to rejuvenate a lawn or an agricultural plot that has become sparse or damaged. Reseeding is crucial for maintaining healthy plant growth and ensuring that crops yield a good harvest. In gardening, this technique can also help in restoring the beauty of flower beds or replenishing vegetable gardens. It involves removing old grass or plants and replacing them with new seeds to promote better growth.

Synonyms

plant again, replant, sow again

Examples of usage

  • We decided to reseed the lawn after the drought.
  • He reseeded the garden in early spring.
  • Farmers often reseed their fields after harvest.
  • After heavy foot traffic, we needed to reseed the grass.

Translations

Translations of the word "reseeded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 replantado

🇮🇳 फिर से बोना

🇩🇪 erneut gesät

🇮🇩 ditanam kembali

🇺🇦 пересіяний

🇵🇱 ponownie zasiany

🇯🇵 再播種された

🇫🇷 resemé

🇪🇸 resembrado

🇹🇷 yeniden ekilmiş

🇰🇷 다시 심어진

🇸🇦 مُزرع مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu zasetý

🇸🇰 znovu zasadený

🇨🇳 重新播种的

🇸🇮 ponovno zasajen

🇮🇸 endurtakið

🇰🇿 қайта себілген

🇬🇪 მחדש განახლებული

🇦🇿 yenidən əkilmiş

🇲🇽 resembrado

Etymology

The term 'reseed' is derived from the combination of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'seed', which comes from Old English 'sēod' meaning 'to sow'. The use of 're-' indicates the repetition of the action of sowing or planting. Though the concept of reseeding crops is ancient, the formal use of the term in English began to appear more prominently in agricultural texts in the 19th century. Over time, as gardening and agriculture evolved with more emphasis on turf management and sustaining plant health, the practice of reseeding became recognized as an essential technique for both professional farmers and home gardeners alike. The increase in suburban lawns and the popularization of landscaping in the 20th century further highlighted the need for such gardening practices, thus embedding reseeding into common horticultural vocabulary.