Kylvää

Kylvää is a Finnish verb meaning to sow or plant seeds in soil, typically as part of agriculture, horticulture, or gardening. The action involves placing seeds in the soil at appropriate depth and spacing, often followed by light covering and moisture to promote germination. The term covers sowing crops such as cereals and vegetables as well as ornamental plants. The related noun kylvö denotes the act or process of sowing.

Kylvää is used in both literal and figurative contexts. Figuratively, it can describe the dissemination of ideas or sentiments, for example kylvää epäluuloa (to sow distrust) or kylvää toivoa (to sow hope).

In everyday language, the verb appears in farming and gardening guides, seasonal calendars, and discussions of crop management. It belongs to the group of Finnish -ä verbs and follows standard conjugation patterns, with the imperative form kylvä.

Examples:

- Hän kylvää pellolle vehnää.

- Kylvä siemenet maahan ja peitä kevyesti.