1. Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (A-E).
1 _ seeds per pound
2 _ broadcast seeding
3 _ plant density
4 _ amendment
5 _ seeds per square foot
A _ a method of scattering seeds
B _ amount of seeds planted per square foot
C _ the number of seeds in a pound of seeds
D _ the number of plants in a certain area
E a substance added to improve soil
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the word bank: soil temperature seeding rate herbicide emergence
1The farmer used to improve the soil.
2 The weeds died after Mary used .
3 It is still too cold to plant the seeds; there is 25 degrees.
4 During droughts, the can be blown away by strong winds.
5 The farmer was pleased to have 90 percent _of the newly planted crops.
6 This field's is 10 pounds per acre.
3. Read the section of The Farmer's Guide again and answer the question: Which month would be best to test the topsoil?
