| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EARTH | Planting soil |
| LOESS | Good planting soil |
| LOAM | Good soil for planting |
| HOED | Prepared soil for planting |
| AGRONOMIST | Specialist on soil and planting. |
| ROTOTILL | Prepare the soil for planting, perhaps |
| cultivating | Break up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting |
| cultivates | Break up (soil) in preparation for sowing or planting |
| heel | to cover temporarily (the roots and most of the stem of a plant) with soil prior to permanent planting |
