zaai

Zaai is a Dutch term that denotes the act of sowing seeds in agriculture and horticulture. It is derived from the verb zaaien, to sow. As a noun, zaai refers to the sowing process itself, the seeds sown, and the sowing period within crop production. In practical use, farmers and gardeners distinguish among aspects such as the sowing method and timing; related phrases include zaaimethode (sowing method), zaaitijd (sowing time), and zaaiplan (sowing plan). The term is primarily used in Dutch-language contexts but is encountered in agricultural literature and discussions about crop establishment.

In addition to its technical meaning, zaai can appear as a surname or as part of organizational or business names in Dutch-speaking regions, though such uses are separate from its agricultural sense. There is no single entity universally identified simply as 'Zaai'; rather, the term serves as a generic lexical item within Dutch. See also zaaien.