Resowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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resowed

 

[ riːˈsoʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gardening process

Resowed refers to the act of sowing seeds again in a particular area, typically to improve growth or coverage. This may be necessary due to poor germination, pest damage, or other factors that hinder the success of the initial sowing. The process involves selecting the appropriate seeds and reapplying them to the same soil or a designated area to achieve desired results. Resowing can be vital in agriculture and gardening to maximize yields and ensure healthy plant development.

Synonyms

replant, reseed, sow again

Examples of usage

  • After the heavy rain, we decided to resow the garden beds.
  • The farmer resowed the fields to increase the crop yield.
  • After observing low germination rates, she resowed the wildflower seeds.

Translations

Translations of the word "resowed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ressurgido

🇮🇳 पुनर्जीवित

🇩🇪 wiederhergestellt

🇮🇩 dihidupkan kembali

🇺🇦 відновлений

🇵🇱 odnowiony

🇯🇵 復活した

🇫🇷 ressuscité

🇪🇸 resucitado

🇹🇷 diriltilmiş

🇰🇷 부활한

🇸🇦 المستعاد

🇨🇿 oživený

🇸🇰 oživený

🇨🇳 复苏的

🇸🇮 oživet

🇮🇸 endurreist

🇰🇿 қайта тірілген

🇬🇪 აღდგენილი

🇦🇿 yenidən dirilmiş

🇲🇽 resucitado

Etymology

The term 'resow' is a compound word formed from the prefix 're-', which comes from the Latin 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back', and 'sow', which has its roots in Old English 'sēon', meaning 'to plant seeds'. The practice of resowing has been fundamental in agriculture throughout history, as farmers observed the need to reapply seeds for various reasons, including weather conditions and soil fertility. Over time, language adapted to include terms that describe this critical process, reflecting agricultural practices that have been passed down through generations. As farming techniques evolved, so did the terminology, allowing for more precise communication about the processes involved in crop production.