wysiewem

Wysiewem is the Polish noun form referring to sowing, the act of distributing seeds onto or into the soil to establish crops. In agricultural use, wysiewem encompasses both manual and mechanical seeding, and is a key phase in crop production alongside soil preparation, fertilization, and weed control. The related verb is wysiać (to sow) and the noun wysiew denotes the practice or process of sowing; wysiewem specifically highlights the act.

In practice, wysiewem can be performed by different methods. Broadcast sowing distributes seeds uniformly over the field, often using a spreader. Row sowing places seeds in distinct rows to improve germination and crop management. Drilling or precision sowing uses seed drills that control seed depth and spacing, facilitating uniform emergence and better resource use. Equipment names include siewnik (seed drill) and rozsiewacz (spread feeder). The choice of method depends on the crop, soil conditions, moisture, and farm equipment.

Timing and depth are crop-dependent. Common sowing depths range from about 2 to 5 centimeters for many cereals, with shallower depths for lighter seeds and deeper placement for heavier seeds. Seeding rates vary by species, variety, and whether the aim is grain production or cover cropping. Proper wysiewem supports germination, early growth, and eventual yield, and is often integrated with soil preparation and moisture management.

See also: wysiew, siew, siewnik, rozsiewacz, uprawa roślin.