Sowing season: meaning, definitions and examples

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sowing season

 

[ ˈsəʊɪŋ ˈsiːzən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

agriculture

The time of year when seeds are planted in the ground to grow crops.

Synonyms

planting season, seed-planting time.

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Word Description / Examples
sowing season

The period when seeds are scattered or planted in the ground. Often used in agricultural contexts or when referring to the beginning stages of growing crops.

  • Farmers were busy preparing their fields for the sowing season
  • The weather needs to be favorable during the sowing season for a good harvest
planting season

The time of year when crops, plants, or trees are put into the ground to grow. Can be used for both agricultural and gardening contexts.

  • Spring is the best planting season for most vegetables
  • The planting season for trees typically starts in early autumn
seed-planting time

A specific period when seeds are being planted. This phrase is less formal and can be used by home gardeners or casual conversations about gardening activities.

  • It's seed-planting time, so let's make sure we have all the supplies we need
  • During seed-planting time, you should follow the moon phases for better results

Examples of usage

  • The sowing season for wheat in this region is in early spring.
  • Farmers work tirelessly during the sowing season to ensure a successful harvest.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative

A period of time marked by new beginnings or opportunities.

Synonyms

opportunity period, time of growth.

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Word Description / Examples
sowing season

Used in agricultural contexts to denote the specific period when seeds are planted in the ground.

  • Farmers are busy during the sowing season, ensuring that every field is properly seeded
  • The sowing season in this region usually starts in early spring
time of growth

Commonly used to describe a period when significant development or progress happens, either in agriculture or in other areas such as personal or professional development.

  • This is a critical time of growth for the start-up, as it looks to scale its operations
  • Spring is a time of growth for many plants and trees in the forest
opportunity period

Used in general contexts to describe a time frame when specific opportunities are available or when certain actions should be taken.

  • This is an opportunity period for young entrepreneurs to start their businesses
  • The company is in an opportunity period to expand its market share

Examples of usage

  • For the company, the launch of the new product marked a sowing season of growth and innovation.
  • The artist felt that this was a sowing season in his career, with many exciting projects on the horizon.

Translations

Translations of the word "sowing season" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estação de semeadura

🇮🇳 बुवाई का मौसम

🇩🇪 Aussaatzeit

🇮🇩 musim menabur

🇺🇦 сезон посіву

🇵🇱 sezon siewu

🇯🇵 播種期

🇫🇷 saison des semailles

🇪🇸 temporada de siembra

🇹🇷 ekim mevsimi

🇰🇷 파종기

🇸🇦 موسم البذر

🇨🇿 sezóna setí

🇸🇰 sezóna sejby

🇨🇳 播种季节

🇸🇮 sezona setve

🇮🇸 sáningartímabil

🇰🇿 себу маусымы

🇬🇪 დათესვის სეზონი

🇦🇿 əkin mövsümü

🇲🇽 temporada de siembra

Etymology

The term 'sowing season' originated from the agricultural practice of planting seeds in the ground to grow crops. Over time, it has evolved to also symbolize a period of new beginnings or opportunities in a more figurative sense. The concept of sowing seeds as a metaphor for growth and development has been used in various cultures and contexts throughout history, emphasizing the importance of planting the seeds of success for a fruitful future.