mbjelljen
Mbjelljen is the act of sowing seeds or planting young plants in the soil to initiate crop production. In Albanian agronomy, it denotes the establishment phase of crops and is shaped by climate, soil fertility, crop type, and available technology. The practice includes site selection, soil preparation, seed or seedling choice, sowing or transplanting, and initial care such as irrigation and weed control. Sowing can be done directly in the field (mbjellje direkte) or through transplanting seedlings raised in nurseries, particularly for vegetables and certain crops.
Common methods include direct sowing in rows, broadcast sowing, and transplanting. Depth and spacing are adjusted
Timing is guided by the crop calendar, moisture availability, and frost risk. Seed quality, germination rate,
Common crops established through mbjelljen include cereals (such as wheat and barley), legumes (beans, lentils), and