the amount of moisture in the soil and its ability to support a crop

To maintain the water content in soil to support the growth and sprouting of crops, often through techniques like harrowing, compacting, or mulching.

to lose the soil moisture necessary for crops to grow or seeds to sprout due to evaporation or drought

To hurry and sow seeds while the soil is still moist, taking advantage of the water content before it dries out.

The loss of water in the soil necessary for seed germination or crop growth due to drought or lack of rain.

newly tilled moist soil

soil moisture content present in a field before sowing or planting

to saturate the soil through rain or irrigation so that the wet upper layer of dirt meets the moisture of the deeper soil; suitable for planting or crop growth

to lose soil moisture through evaporation

to take advantage of good soil moisture to sow or plant seeds