upraw

Upraw is a Polish noun that denotes cultivation—the act of growing crops or tending plants. It is closely related to, and often used interchangeably with, the noun uprawa; in most contexts the standard term is uprawa, while upraw appears as a shorter form, in fixed phrases, or in older texts. The concept covers agricultural and horticultural activities aimed at promoting plant growth and crop yield.

Use and scope: In practical language, upraw describes soil preparation, sowing or planting, irrigation, fertilization, weed and pest management, pruning, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. It differentiates cultivated plants from wild growth and unmanaged vegetation.

Fields and contexts: The term is used in agronomy, horticulture, botany, and agricultural policy. It can describe subsistence farming as well as large-scale commercial agriculture, as well as home gardening and ornamental plant cultivation.

See also: agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, farming, cultivation.