English Dictionary

earth up

動詞

他動詞

(horticulture, transitive) To cover the stem or leaves of plants with soil, as to encourage root growth or protect from cold.

日本語の意味

園芸において、植物の茎や葉を土で覆い、根の成長を促す、または寒さから保護するために土をかぶせる行為を指す。

In early spring, gardeners earth up potato plants to encourage tuber formation and protect them from late frosts.

早春に庭師たちはジャガイモの株元に土を盛って塊茎の形成を促し、遅霜から守る。

意味（1）

(horticulture, transitive) To cover the stem or leaves of plants with soil, as to encourage root growth or protect from cold.

Earth up a potato crop several times during the season to encourage more tubers to grow.

earths up （ present singular third-person ）

earthing up （ participle present ）

earthed up （ participle past ）

earthed up （ past ）