Kylvökeppien

Kylvökeppien is a Finnish term referring to wooden sticks or poles used in traditional agriculture for sowing seeds. These implements were typically crafted from readily available wood, such as birch or pine, and varied in size and shape depending on their specific purpose. Some kylvökeppien were designed with a pointed end to create small holes in the soil for individual seed placement, while others might have had a broader, flatter end for scattering seeds more broadly across a field.

The use of kylvökeppien was a labor-intensive method of sowing, common before the advent of mechanical seed drills. Farmers would often work in teams, with one person carrying the seed and another using the kylvökeppi to mark out the planting spots or distribute the seeds. The precision offered by these simple tools allowed for more efficient use of seed and could help to ensure proper spacing between plants. While largely superseded by modern agricultural machinery, the kylvökeppi represents an important historical tool in Finnish farming practices, reflecting a connection to the land and traditional methods of cultivation.