earth up

• Im Gartenbau und in der Landwirtschaft verwendetes Verb, das bedeutet, die Basis einer Pflanze mit Erde anzuhäufen, meist zum Schutz oder zur Wachstumsförderung.

A phrasal verb used in gardening or agriculture meaning to cover the base of a plant with soil, typically to protect it or encourage growth.

unzählbar · transitiv · Phrasal, trennbar

1. Cover with soilformalbritishculinary

   To pile soil around the base of a plant, especially to protect it or encourage growth.

   Anhäufeln

   • The gardener earthed up the potatoes to protect them from frost.
   • You should earth up the stems of the tomatoes to strengthen them.
   • He earthed up the young plants to help them establish roots.

Grundverbearth