With respect to soil, it is the removal of the top litter layer of an area (usually in strips) for site preparation. With respect to seed, it is the abrasion, or weakening, of the seed coat to encourage germination.
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With respect to soil, it is the removal of the top litter layer of an area (usually in strips) for site preparation. With respect to seed, it is the abrasion, or weakening, of the seed coat to encourage germination.