1. Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (A-E 1 _ seeds per pound 2 _ broadcast seeding 3 _ plant density 4 _ amendment 5 _ seeds per square foot A _ a method of scattering seeds B _ amount of seeds planted per square foot C _ the number of seeds in a pound of seeds D _ the number of plants in a certain area E a substance added to improve soil 2. Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the word bank: soil temperature seeding rate herbicide emergence 1The farmer used to improve the soil. 2 The weeds died after Mary used . 3 It is still too cold to plant the seeds; there is 25 degrees. 4 During droughts, the can be blown away by strong winds. 5 The farmer was pleased to have 90 percent _of the newly planted crops. 6 This field's is 10 pounds per acre. 3. Read the section of The Farmer's Guide again and answer the question: Which month would be best to test the topsoil?