Seeds
In the springtime the soil in the field is dug over to make it crumbly and compost is added to make the soil rich. The tiny seeds are sown in rows and covered with soil. The seeds need warmth so the farmer may cover the rows with a fleece which lets light and rain through and is also good for keeping off pests such as insects whose caterpillars eat the crops. Tiny roots and shoots appear and feathery leaves begin to grow.