English to Xhosa Meaning of tilth - tilth

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Definitions of tilth in English

Noun(1) the state of aggregation of soil and its condition for supporting plant growth(2) arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops

Examples of tilth in English

(1) Crop residue has a nutrient value and will catch snow, reduce evaporation, increase infiltration, and improve soil tilth .(2) The soil has to be either specifically-designed seed-raising mix when growing them in pots or punnets, or a well-worked, light, fertile tilth when growing in garden beds.(3) Prior to planting, remove all perennial weeds and till in a 1- to 2-inch layer of compost, applying it more liberally where soil tilth or fertility are less than optimum.(4) Historically, when forages were part of the rotation, crop rotations positively affected nutrient release and improved tilth .(5) he could determine whether the soil was of the right tilth(6) This he mows and lets decay, allowing the organic matter to break down, improving tilth .(7) Peter's whole farm is like a research farm where he tries different cover crops and studies their effect on insect populations as well as the tilth of his soil.(8) Intense ultraviolet radiation, especially at higher elevations, damages soil tilth .(9) Rake soil first to a fine tilth and don't forget to label the rows.(10) Some of the claims being made for gypsum include: improving high pH soils by lowering pH; increasing the ratio of calcium to magnesium; and improving soil tilth and permeability.(11) Select a sheltered, well-lit spot with a well-drained soil and dig over the earth to remove all weeds, before raking the surface to establish a fine, level tilth .(12) This is a good time to put some effort into the less glamorous side of gardening, although creating the perfect tilth can be rewarding in itself.(13) Continuous cropping on these soils has meant declining organic matter and tilth , and increased susceptibility to drought and other adverse conditions such as erosion.(14) When the jungle was cleared out back and laid to turf I told the blokes to rotavate all the bulbs into the tilth and let them take their chances.(15) In general, the same seed bed preparations are recommended for velvet bean as for maize, but a fine tilth is not essential.(16) The gap created by the jagged edge which is now further into the lawn should be filled with garden soil, sifted to a fine tilth .

(1) tile ::

tile

Synonyms

Noun

2. cultivated land ::

umhlaba ulinywe

3. tillage ::

4. farmland ::

umhlaba wasefama

5. plowland ::

plowland

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