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tilth Definition

tilth (tilt̸h)

noun

  1. a tilling or being tilled; cultivation of land
  2. tilled land

Etymology: ME tilthe < OE < tilian (see till), akin to OFris tilath, cultivation

tilth Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • create: These are followed by the shallow working disks on the X-Press which create a fine surface tilth.
  • produce: Prepare ground for new lawns by frequently raking to produce a fine tilth.
  • get: Now getting the super fine tilth on my soil is near impossible so I tend to start a lot of things off in pots.
  • leave: Maize fields will normally be plowed followed by seedbed preparation leaving a reasonably fine surface tilth at least 7.5cm ( 3 inches ) deep.

Adjective modifier

  • good: This has allowed a good tilth to be obtained following a plow / power harrow approach.
  • friable: The seed is placed into a loose friable tilth.

Noun used with modifier

  • surface: These are followed by the shallow working disks on the X-Press which create a fine surface tilth.

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