Äestämisen
Äestämisen is a Finnish term that generally refers to the process of harrowing or scarifying land, typically in an agricultural context. It is a soil cultivation technique used to prepare land for sowing or to improve the condition of existing grassland. The primary purpose of äestämisen is to break up soil clumps, aerate the soil, remove weeds, and incorporate surface debris or organic matter.
The implement used for äestämisen is called an äes, or harrow. There are various types of äes,
Äestämisen is often performed after plowing or other primary tillage operations. It helps to create a finer